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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,007.70, 30,361.08 and 14,731.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,007.70, 30,361.08 and 14,731.08 is: 20,322.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,007.70 : 30,361.08 = 14,731.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,007.70/30,361.08 = 14,731.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,007.70x = 30,361.08 × 14,731.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,007.70x = 447,251,498.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,251,498.37/22,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,322.50

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