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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,007.04, 30,359.04 and 14,561.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,007.04, 30,359.04 and 14,561.28 is: 20,087.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,007.04 : 30,359.04 = 14,561.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,007.04/30,359.04 = 14,561.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,007.04x = 30,359.04 × 14,561.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,007.04x = 442,066,481.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,066,481.97/22,007.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,087.50

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