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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,060.79, 30,428.51 and 14,504.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,060.79, 30,428.51 and 14,504.70 is: 20,006.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,060.79 : 30,428.51 = 14,504.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,060.79/30,428.51 = 14,504.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,060.79x = 30,428.51 × 14,504.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,060.79x = 441,356,450.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,356,450.58/22,060.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,006.38

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