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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,022.32, 30,416.05 and 14,502.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,022.32, 30,416.05 and 14,502.28 is: 20,029.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,022.32 : 30,416.05 = 14,502.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,022.32/30,416.05 = 14,502.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,022.32x = 30,416.05 × 14,502.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,022.32x = 441,102,073.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,102,073.59/22,022.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,029.77

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