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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,030.96, 30,427.92 and 14,510.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,030.96, 30,427.92 and 14,510.88 is: 20,041.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,030.96 : 30,427.92 = 14,510.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,030.96/30,427.92 = 14,510.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,030.96x = 30,427.92 × 14,510.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,030.96x = 441,535,895.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,535,895.77/22,030.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,041.61

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