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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,027.62, 30,401.26 and 14,495.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,027.62, 30,401.26 and 14,495.78 is: 20,006.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,027.62 : 30,401.26 = 14,495.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,027.62/30,401.26 = 14,495.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,027.62x = 30,401.26 × 14,495.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,027.62x = 440,689,976.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,689,976.68/22,027.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,006.25

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