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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,034.20, 30,024.98 and 14,744.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,034.20, 30,024.98 and 14,744.44 is: 22,097.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,034.20 : 30,024.98 = 14,744.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,034.20/30,024.98 = 14,744.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,034.20x = 30,024.98 × 14,744.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,034.20x = 442,701,516.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,701,516.11/20,034.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,097.29

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