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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,006.94, 30,382.73 and 14,465.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,006.94, 30,382.73 and 14,465.89 is: 19,971.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,006.94 : 30,382.73 = 14,465.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,006.94/30,382.73 = 14,465.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,006.94x = 30,382.73 × 14,465.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,006.94x = 439,513,249.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,513,249.98/22,006.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,971.58

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