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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,048.29, 30,409.03 and 14,502.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,048.29, 30,409.03 and 14,502.36 is: 20,001.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,048.29 : 30,409.03 = 14,502.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,048.29/30,409.03 = 14,502.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,048.29x = 30,409.03 × 14,502.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,048.29x = 441,002,700.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,002,700.31/22,048.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,001.67

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