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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,052.66, 30,445.34 and 14,520.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,052.66, 30,445.34 and 14,520.87 is: 20,047.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,052.66 : 30,445.34 = 14,520.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,052.66/30,445.34 = 14,520.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,052.66x = 30,445.34 × 14,520.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,052.66x = 442,092,751.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,092,751.64/22,052.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,047.14

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