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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,440.33, 30,946.07 and 14,769.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,440.33, 30,946.07 and 14,769.90 is: 20,368.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,440.33 : 30,946.07 = 14,769.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,440.33/30,946.07 = 14,769.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,440.33x = 30,946.07 × 14,769.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,440.33x = 457,070,130.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,070,130.71/22,440.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,368.25

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