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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,002.48, 30,346.38 and 14,916.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,002.48, 30,346.38 and 14,916.60 is: 20,573.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,002.48 : 30,346.38 = 14,916.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,002.48/30,346.38 = 14,916.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,002.48x = 30,346.38 × 14,916.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,002.48x = 452,664,811.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,664,811.91/22,002.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,573.35

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