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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,032.38, 30,383.83 and 14,465.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,032.38, 30,383.83 and 14,465.36 is: 19,948.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,032.38 : 30,383.83 = 14,465.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,032.38/30,383.83 = 14,465.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,032.38x = 30,383.83 × 14,465.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,032.38x = 439,513,039.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,513,039.13/22,032.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,948.50

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