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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,116.84, 30,511.32 and 14,944.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,116.84, 30,511.32 and 14,944.44 is: 20,616.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,116.84 : 30,511.32 = 14,944.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,116.84/30,511.32 = 14,944.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,116.84x = 30,511.32 × 14,944.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,116.84x = 455,974,591.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,974,591.06/22,116.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,616.62

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