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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,361.40, 30,860.33 and 14,794.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,361.40, 30,860.33 and 14,794.52 is: 20,417.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,361.40 : 30,860.33 = 14,794.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,361.40/30,860.33 = 14,794.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,361.40x = 30,860.33 × 14,794.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,361.40x = 456,563,541.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,563,541.12/22,361.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,417.48

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