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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,630.52, 30,917.84 and 14,774.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,630.52, 30,917.84 and 14,774.22 is: 22,141.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,630.52 : 30,917.84 = 14,774.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,630.52/30,917.84 = 14,774.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,630.52x = 30,917.84 × 14,774.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,630.52x = 456,786,896.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,786,896.21/20,630.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,141.32

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