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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,462.17, 30,992.40 and 14,502.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,462.17, 30,992.40 and 14,502.75 is: 20,010.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,462.17 : 30,992.40 = 14,502.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,462.17/30,992.40 = 14,502.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,462.17x = 30,992.40 × 14,502.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,462.17x = 449,475,029.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,475,029.10/22,462.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,010.31

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