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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,252.29, 30,741.54 and 14,613.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,252.29, 30,741.54 and 14,613.69 is: 20,188.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,252.29 : 30,741.54 = 14,613.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,252.29/30,741.54 = 14,613.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,252.29x = 30,741.54 × 14,613.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,252.29x = 449,247,165.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,247,165.60/22,252.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,188.81

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