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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,357.23, 30,866.49 and 14,809.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,357.23, 30,866.49 and 14,809.98 is: 20,446.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,357.23 : 30,866.49 = 14,809.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,357.23/30,866.49 = 14,809.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,357.23x = 30,866.49 × 14,809.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,357.23x = 457,132,099.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,132,099.57/22,357.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,446.72

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