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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,086.79, 30,471.42 and 14,115.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,086.79, 30,471.42 and 14,115.17 is: 19,473.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,086.79 : 30,471.42 = 14,115.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,086.79/30,471.42 = 14,115.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,086.79x = 30,471.42 × 14,115.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,086.79x = 430,109,273.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,109,273.44/22,086.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,473.60

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