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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,061.79, 30,429.88 and 14,505.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,061.79, 30,429.88 and 14,505.70 is: 20,007.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,061.79 : 30,429.88 = 14,505.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,061.79/30,429.88 = 14,505.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,061.79x = 30,429.88 × 14,505.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,061.79x = 441,406,710.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,406,710.32/22,061.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,007.75

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