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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,055.67, 30,449.49 and 14,523.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,055.67, 30,449.49 and 14,523.87 is: 20,051.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,055.67 : 30,449.49 = 14,523.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,055.67/30,449.49 = 14,523.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,055.67x = 30,449.49 × 14,523.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,055.67x = 442,244,434.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,244,434.33/22,055.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,051.28

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