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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,086.12, 30,463.32 and 14,530.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,086.12, 30,463.32 and 14,530.03 is: 20,041.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,086.12 : 30,463.32 = 14,530.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,086.12/30,463.32 = 14,530.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,086.12x = 30,463.32 × 14,530.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,086.12x = 442,632,980.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,632,980.59/22,086.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,041.23

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