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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,444.92, 30,950.98 and 14,790.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,444.92, 30,950.98 and 14,790.20 is: 20,395.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,444.92 : 30,950.98 = 14,790.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,444.92/30,950.98 = 14,790.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,444.92x = 30,950.98 × 14,790.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,444.92x = 457,771,048.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,771,048.13/22,444.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,395.30

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