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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,360.86, 30,871.51 and 14,813.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,360.86, 30,871.51 and 14,813.62 is: 20,451.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,360.86 : 30,871.51 = 14,813.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,360.86/30,871.51 = 14,813.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,360.86x = 30,871.51 × 14,813.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,360.86x = 457,318,817.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,318,817.97/22,360.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,451.75

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