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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,002.46, 30,388.45 and 14,916.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,002.46, 30,388.45 and 14,916.58 is: 20,601.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,002.46 : 30,388.45 = 14,916.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,002.46/30,388.45 = 14,916.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,002.46x = 30,388.45 × 14,916.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,002.46x = 453,291,706.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,291,706.82/22,002.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,601.87

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