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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,056.56, 30,430.04 and 14,506.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,056.56, 30,430.04 and 14,506.96 is: 20,014.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,056.56 : 30,430.04 = 14,506.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,056.56/30,430.04 = 14,506.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,056.56x = 30,430.04 × 14,506.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,056.56x = 441,447,373.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,447,373.08/22,056.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,014.33

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