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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,061.73, 30,457.76 and 14,529.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,061.73, 30,457.76 and 14,529.95 is: 20,059.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,061.73 : 30,457.76 = 14,529.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,061.73/30,457.76 = 14,529.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,061.73x = 30,457.76 × 14,529.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,061.73x = 442,549,504.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,549,504.97/22,061.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,059.60

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