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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,417.51, 30,928.08 and 14,867.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,417.51, 30,928.08 and 14,867.50 is: 20,511.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,417.51 : 30,928.08 = 14,867.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,417.51/30,928.08 = 14,867.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,417.51x = 30,928.08 × 14,867.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,417.51x = 459,823,229.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,823,229.40/22,417.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,511.79

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