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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,060.98, 30,456.72 and 14,529.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,060.98, 30,456.72 and 14,529.20 is: 20,058.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,060.98 : 30,456.72 = 14,529.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,060.98/30,456.72 = 14,529.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,060.98x = 30,456.72 × 14,529.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,060.98x = 442,511,623.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,511,623.94/22,060.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,058.57

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