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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,070.79, 30,470.24 and 14,539.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,070.79, 30,470.24 and 14,539.01 is: 20,072.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,070.79 : 30,470.24 = 14,539.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,070.79/30,470.24 = 14,539.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,070.79x = 30,470.24 × 14,539.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,070.79x = 443,007,008.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,007,008.06/22,070.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,072.10

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