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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,049.53, 30,420.86 and 14,495.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,049.53, 30,420.86 and 14,495.27 is: 19,998.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,049.53 : 30,420.86 = 14,495.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,049.53/30,420.86 = 14,495.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,049.53x = 30,420.86 × 14,495.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,049.53x = 440,958,354.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,958,354.75/22,049.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,998.54

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