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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,392.23, 30,914.08 and 14,848.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,392.23, 30,914.08 and 14,848.82 is: 20,499.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,392.23 : 30,914.08 = 14,848.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,392.23/30,914.08 = 14,848.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,392.23x = 30,914.08 × 14,848.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,392.23x = 459,037,609.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,037,609.39/22,392.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,499.86

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