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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,060.77, 30,414.04 and 14,974.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,060.77, 30,414.04 and 14,974.89 is: 20,645.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,060.77 : 30,414.04 = 14,974.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,060.77/30,414.04 = 14,974.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,060.77x = 30,414.04 × 14,974.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,060.77x = 455,446,903.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,446,903.46/22,060.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,645.10

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