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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,074.84, 30,459.72 and 14,524.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,074.84, 30,459.72 and 14,524.20 is: 20,041.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,074.84 : 30,459.72 = 14,524.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,074.84/30,459.72 = 14,524.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,074.84x = 30,459.72 × 14,524.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,074.84x = 442,403,065.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,403,065.22/22,074.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,041.05

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