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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,097.12, 30,458.62 and 14,924.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,097.12, 30,458.62 and 14,924.79 is: 20,572.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,097.12 : 30,458.62 = 14,924.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,097.12/30,458.62 = 14,924.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,097.12x = 30,458.62 × 14,924.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,097.12x = 454,588,525.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,588,525.85/22,097.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,572.30

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