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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,358.48, 30,868.24 and 14,811.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,358.48, 30,868.24 and 14,811.30 is: 20,448.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,358.48 : 30,868.24 = 14,811.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,358.48/30,868.24 = 14,811.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,358.48x = 30,868.24 × 14,811.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,358.48x = 457,198,763.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,198,763.11/22,358.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,448.56

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