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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,463.08, 30,991.53 and 14,510.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,463.08, 30,991.53 and 14,510.68 is: 20,019.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,463.08 : 30,991.53 = 14,510.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,463.08/30,991.53 = 14,510.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,463.08x = 30,991.53 × 14,510.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,463.08x = 449,708,174.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,708,174.54/22,463.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,019.88

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