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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,008.70, 30,362.46 and 14,732.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,008.70, 30,362.46 and 14,732.08 is: 20,323.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,008.70 : 30,362.46 = 14,732.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,008.70/30,362.46 = 14,732.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,008.70x = 30,362.46 × 14,732.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,008.70x = 447,302,189.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,302,189.72/22,008.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,323.88

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