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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,408.52, 30,936.62 and 14,865.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,408.52, 30,936.62 and 14,865.08 is: 20,522.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,408.52 : 30,936.62 = 14,865.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,408.52/30,936.62 = 14,865.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,408.52x = 30,936.62 × 14,865.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,408.52x = 459,875,213.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,875,213.71/22,408.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,522.34

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