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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,012.24, 29,983.80 and 14,750.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,012.24, 29,983.80 and 14,750.48 is: 22,100.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,012.24 : 29,983.80 = 14,750.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,012.24/29,983.80 = 14,750.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,012.24x = 29,983.80 × 14,750.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,012.24x = 442,275,442.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,275,442.22/20,012.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,100.25

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