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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,463.17, 30,993.78 and 14,503.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,463.17, 30,993.78 and 14,503.75 is: 20,011.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,463.17 : 30,993.78 = 14,503.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,463.17/30,993.78 = 14,503.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,463.17x = 30,993.78 × 14,503.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,463.17x = 449,526,036.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,526,036.68/22,463.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,011.69

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