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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,111.27, 30,477.99 and 14,938.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,111.27, 30,477.99 and 14,938.93 is: 20,591.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,111.27 : 30,477.99 = 14,938.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,111.27/30,477.99 = 14,938.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,111.27x = 30,477.99 × 14,938.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,111.27x = 455,308,653.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,308,653.27/22,111.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,591.70

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