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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,037.76, 30,436.92 and 14,951.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,037.76, 30,436.92 and 14,951.88 is: 20,650.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,037.76 : 30,436.92 = 14,951.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,037.76/30,436.92 = 14,951.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,037.76x = 30,436.92 × 14,951.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,037.76x = 455,089,175.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,089,175.41/22,037.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,650.43

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