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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,058.64, 30,411.11 and 14,972.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,058.64, 30,411.11 and 14,972.76 is: 20,642.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,058.64 : 30,411.11 = 14,972.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,058.64/30,411.11 = 14,972.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,058.64x = 30,411.11 × 14,972.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,058.64x = 455,338,288.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,338,288.80/22,058.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,642.17

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