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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,046.79, 30,406.95 and 14,500.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,046.79, 30,406.95 and 14,500.86 is: 19,999.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,046.79 : 30,406.95 = 14,500.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,046.79/30,406.95 = 14,500.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,046.79x = 30,406.95 × 14,500.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,046.79x = 440,926,924.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,926,924.98/22,046.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,999.60

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