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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,024.31, 30,418.78 and 14,504.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,024.31, 30,418.78 and 14,504.26 is: 20,032.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,024.31 : 30,418.78 = 14,504.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,024.31/30,418.78 = 14,504.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,024.31x = 30,418.78 × 14,504.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,024.31x = 441,201,781.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,201,781.70/22,024.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,032.49

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