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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,062.12, 30,458.30 and 14,530.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,062.12, 30,458.30 and 14,530.34 is: 20,060.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,062.12 : 30,458.30 = 14,530.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,062.12/30,458.30 = 14,530.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,062.12x = 30,458.30 × 14,530.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,062.12x = 442,569,229.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,569,229.88/22,062.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,060.14

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