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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,443.90, 30,985.47 and 14,900.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,443.90, 30,985.47 and 14,900.43 is: 20,571.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,443.90 : 30,985.47 = 14,900.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,443.90/30,985.47 = 14,900.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,443.90x = 30,985.47 × 14,900.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,443.90x = 461,696,826.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,696,826.75/22,443.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,571.15

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