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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,463.16, 30,992.94 and 14,505.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,463.16, 30,992.94 and 14,505.72 is: 20,013.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,463.16 : 30,992.94 = 14,505.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,463.16/30,992.94 = 14,505.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,463.16x = 30,992.94 × 14,505.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,463.16x = 449,574,909.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,574,909.62/22,463.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,013.88

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