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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,061.62, 30,457.61 and 14,529.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,061.62, 30,457.61 and 14,529.84 is: 20,059.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,061.62 : 30,457.61 = 14,529.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,061.62/30,457.61 = 14,529.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,061.62x = 30,457.61 × 14,529.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,061.62x = 442,544,200.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,544,200.08/22,061.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,059.46

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