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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,365.25, 30,842.85 and 14,695.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,365.25, 30,842.85 and 14,695.03 is: 20,265.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,365.25 : 30,842.85 = 14,695.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,365.25/30,842.85 = 14,695.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,365.25x = 30,842.85 × 14,695.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,365.25x = 453,236,606.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,236,606.04/22,365.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,265.22

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