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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,068.70, 30,479.81 and 14,548.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,068.70, 30,479.81 and 14,548.43 is: 20,093.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,068.70 : 30,479.81 = 14,548.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,068.70/30,479.81 = 14,548.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,068.70x = 30,479.81 × 14,548.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,068.70x = 443,433,382.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,433,382.20/22,068.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,093.32

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