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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,030.53, 32,982.90 and 14,620.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,030.53, 32,982.90 and 14,620.24 is: 21,888.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,030.53 : 32,982.90 = 14,620.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,030.53/32,982.90 = 14,620.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,030.53x = 32,982.90 × 14,620.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,030.53x = 482,217,913.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,217,913.90/22,030.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,888.62

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