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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,469.70, 30,990.66 and 14,513.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,469.70, 30,990.66 and 14,513.88 is: 20,017.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,469.70 : 30,990.66 = 14,513.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,469.70/30,990.66 = 14,513.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,469.70x = 30,990.66 × 14,513.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,469.70x = 449,794,720.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,794,720.36/22,469.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,017.83

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