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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,480.62, 30,982.14 and 14,913.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,480.62, 30,982.14 and 14,913.60 is: 20,553.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,480.62 : 30,982.14 = 14,913.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,480.62/30,982.14 = 14,913.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,480.62x = 30,982.14 × 14,913.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,480.62x = 462,055,243.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,055,243.10/22,480.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,553.49

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