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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,063.12, 30,459.68 and 14,531.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,063.12, 30,459.68 and 14,531.34 is: 20,061.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,063.12 : 30,459.68 = 14,531.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,063.12/30,459.68 = 14,531.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,063.12x = 30,459.68 × 14,531.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,063.12x = 442,619,966.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,619,966.37/22,063.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,061.53

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