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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,060.27, 30,413.36 and 14,974.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,060.27, 30,413.36 and 14,974.39 is: 20,644.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,060.27 : 30,413.36 = 14,974.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,060.27/30,413.36 = 14,974.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,060.27x = 30,413.36 × 14,974.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,060.27x = 455,421,286.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,421,286.91/22,060.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,644.42

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