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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,449.58, 30,972.90 and 14,497.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,449.58, 30,972.90 and 14,497.18 is: 20,001.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,449.58 : 30,972.90 = 14,497.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,449.58/30,972.90 = 14,497.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,449.58x = 30,972.90 × 14,497.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,449.58x = 449,019,706.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,019,706.42/22,449.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,001.25

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