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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,444.90, 30,986.85 and 14,901.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,444.90, 30,986.85 and 14,901.43 is: 20,572.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,444.90 : 30,986.85 = 14,901.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,444.90/30,986.85 = 14,901.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,444.90x = 30,986.85 × 14,901.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,444.90x = 461,748,376.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,748,376.20/22,444.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,572.53

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