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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,043.66, 30,429.56 and 14,883.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,043.66, 30,429.56 and 14,883.28 is: 20,545.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,043.66 : 30,429.56 = 14,883.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,043.66/30,429.56 = 14,883.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,043.66x = 30,429.56 × 14,883.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,043.66x = 452,891,622.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,891,622.89/22,043.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,545.21

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