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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,295.55, 30,771.24 and 14,232.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,295.55, 30,771.24 and 14,232.66 is: 19,643.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,295.55 : 30,771.24 = 14,232.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,295.55/30,771.24 = 14,232.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,295.55x = 30,771.24 × 14,232.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,295.55x = 437,956,681.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,956,681.08/22,295.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,643.23

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