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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,014.76, 30,387.32 and 14,855.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,014.76, 30,387.32 and 14,855.08 is: 20,504.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,014.76 : 30,387.32 = 14,855.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,014.76/30,387.32 = 14,855.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,014.76x = 30,387.32 × 14,855.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,014.76x = 451,406,069.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,406,069.59/22,014.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,504.70

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