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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,444.86, 30,951.54 and 14,491.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,444.86, 30,951.54 and 14,491.20 is: 19,983.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,444.86 : 30,951.54 = 14,491.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,444.86/30,951.54 = 14,491.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,444.86x = 30,951.54 × 14,491.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,444.86x = 448,524,956.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,524,956.45/22,444.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,983.42

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