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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,025.61, 30,398.49 and 14,493.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,025.61, 30,398.49 and 14,493.78 is: 20,003.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,025.61 : 30,398.49 = 14,493.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,025.61/30,398.49 = 14,493.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,025.61x = 30,398.49 × 14,493.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,025.61x = 440,589,026.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,589,026.39/22,025.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,003.49

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