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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,059.26, 30,420.82 and 14,511.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,059.26, 30,420.82 and 14,511.98 is: 20,012.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,059.26 : 30,420.82 = 14,511.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,059.26/30,420.82 = 14,511.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,059.26x = 30,420.82 × 14,511.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,059.26x = 441,466,219.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,466,219.09/22,059.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,012.74

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