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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,022.24, 29,968.20 and 14,755.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,022.24, 29,968.20 and 14,755.20 is: 22,084.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,022.24 : 29,968.20 = 14,755.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,022.24/29,968.20 = 14,755.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,022.24x = 29,968.20 × 14,755.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,022.24x = 442,186,784.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,186,784.64/20,022.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,084.78

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