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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,361.63, 30,865.52 and 14,909.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,361.63, 30,865.52 and 14,909.63 is: 20,579.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,361.63 : 30,865.52 = 14,909.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,361.63/30,865.52 = 14,909.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,361.63x = 30,865.52 × 14,909.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,361.63x = 460,193,365.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,193,365.90/22,361.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,579.60

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