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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,028.95, 30,425.16 and 14,508.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,028.95, 30,425.16 and 14,508.89 is: 20,038.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,028.95 : 30,425.16 = 14,508.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,028.95/30,425.16 = 14,508.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,028.95x = 30,425.16 × 14,508.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,028.95x = 441,435,299.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,435,299.67/22,028.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,038.87

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