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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,052.44, 30,419.58 and 14,500.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,052.44, 30,419.58 and 14,500.12 is: 20,001.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,052.44 : 30,419.58 = 14,500.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,052.44/30,419.58 = 14,500.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,052.44x = 30,419.58 × 14,500.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,052.44x = 441,087,560.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,087,560.35/22,052.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,001.76

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