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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,448.34, 30,986.55 and 14,493.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,448.34, 30,986.55 and 14,493.33 is: 20,005.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,448.34 : 30,986.55 = 14,493.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,448.34/30,986.55 = 14,493.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,448.34x = 30,986.55 × 14,493.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,448.34x = 449,098,294.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,098,294.71/22,448.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,005.86

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