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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,047.79, 30,408.33 and 14,501.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,047.79, 30,408.33 and 14,501.86 is: 20,000.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,047.79 : 30,408.33 = 14,501.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,047.79/30,408.33 = 14,501.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,047.79x = 30,408.33 × 14,501.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,047.79x = 440,977,344.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,977,344.49/22,047.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,000.98

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