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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,052.63, 30,411.78 and 14,485.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,052.63, 30,411.78 and 14,485.61 is: 19,976.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,052.63 : 30,411.78 = 14,485.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,052.63/30,411.78 = 14,485.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,052.63x = 30,411.78 × 14,485.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,052.63x = 440,533,184.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,533,184.49/22,052.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,976.45

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