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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,007.24, 29,945.64 and 14,740.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,007.24, 29,945.64 and 14,740.14 is: 22,062.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,007.24 : 29,945.64 = 14,740.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,007.24/29,945.64 = 14,740.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,007.24x = 29,945.64 × 14,740.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,007.24x = 441,402,925.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,402,925.99/20,007.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,062.16

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