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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,262.20, 30,713.45 and 14,609.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,262.20, 30,713.45 and 14,609.72 is: 20,155.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,262.20 : 30,713.45 = 14,609.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,262.20/30,713.45 = 14,609.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,262.20x = 30,713.45 × 14,609.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,262.20x = 448,714,908.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,714,908.47/22,262.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,155.91

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