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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,399.30, 30,912.48 and 14,832.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,399.30, 30,912.48 and 14,832.46 is: 20,469.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,399.30 : 30,912.48 = 14,832.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,399.30/30,912.48 = 14,832.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,399.30x = 30,912.48 × 14,832.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,399.30x = 458,508,123.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,508,123.10/22,399.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,469.75

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