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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,036.26, 30,434.85 and 14,950.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,036.26, 30,434.85 and 14,950.38 is: 20,648.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,036.26 : 30,434.85 = 14,950.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,036.26/30,434.85 = 14,950.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,036.26x = 30,434.85 × 14,950.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,036.26x = 455,012,572.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,012,572.74/22,036.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,648.36

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