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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,058.83, 30,425.79 and 14,502.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,058.83, 30,425.79 and 14,502.74 is: 20,003.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,058.83 : 30,425.79 = 14,502.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,058.83/30,425.79 = 14,502.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,058.83x = 30,425.79 × 14,502.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,058.83x = 441,257,272.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,257,272.70/22,058.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,003.66

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