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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,086.84, 30,479.58 and 14,544.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,086.84, 30,479.58 and 14,544.12 is: 20,070.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,086.84 : 30,479.58 = 14,544.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,086.84/30,479.58 = 14,544.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,086.84x = 30,479.58 × 14,544.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,086.84x = 443,298,669.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,298,669.07/22,086.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,070.71

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