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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,062.29, 30,430.58 and 14,506.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,062.29, 30,430.58 and 14,506.21 is: 20,008.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,062.29 : 30,430.58 = 14,506.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,062.29/30,430.58 = 14,506.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,062.29x = 30,430.58 × 14,506.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,062.29x = 441,432,235.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,432,235.29/22,062.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,008.45

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