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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,465.17, 30,996.54 and 14,506.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,465.17, 30,996.54 and 14,506.02 is: 20,014.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,465.17 : 30,996.54 = 14,506.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,465.17/30,996.54 = 14,506.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,465.17x = 30,996.54 × 14,506.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,465.17x = 449,636,429.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,636,429.17/22,465.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,014.82

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