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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,427.52, 30,915.72 and 14,459.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,427.52, 30,915.72 and 14,459.55 is: 19,932.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,427.52 : 30,915.72 = 14,459.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,427.52/30,915.72 = 14,459.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,427.52x = 30,915.72 × 14,459.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,427.52x = 447,027,416.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,027,416.43/22,427.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,932.09

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