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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,365.81, 30,866.33 and 14,799.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,365.81, 30,866.33 and 14,799.09 is: 20,423.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,365.81 : 30,866.33 = 14,799.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,365.81/30,866.33 = 14,799.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,365.81x = 30,866.33 × 14,799.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,365.81x = 456,793,595.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,793,595.64/22,365.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,423.74

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