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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,019.28, 30,369.66 and 14,846.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,019.28, 30,369.66 and 14,846.52 is: 20,476.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,019.28 : 30,369.66 = 14,846.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,019.28/30,369.66 = 14,846.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,019.28x = 30,369.66 × 14,846.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,019.28x = 450,883,764.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,883,764.58/22,019.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,476.77

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