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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,475.69, 30,996.44 and 14,509.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,475.69, 30,996.44 and 14,509.55 is: 20,010.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,475.69 : 30,996.44 = 14,509.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,475.69/30,996.44 = 14,509.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,475.69x = 30,996.44 × 14,509.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,475.69x = 449,744,281.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,744,281.00/22,475.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,010.25

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