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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,364.88, 30,842.33 and 14,694.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,364.88, 30,842.33 and 14,694.67 is: 20,264.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,364.88 : 30,842.33 = 14,694.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,364.88/30,842.33 = 14,694.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,364.88x = 30,842.33 × 14,694.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,364.88x = 453,217,861.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,217,861.38/22,364.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,264.71

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