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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,473.09, 30,999.77 and 14,403.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,473.09, 30,999.77 and 14,403.87 is: 19,868.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,473.09 : 30,999.77 = 14,403.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,473.09/30,999.77 = 14,403.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,473.09x = 30,999.77 × 14,403.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,473.09x = 446,516,553.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,516,553.97/22,473.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,868.95

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