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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,099.12, 30,481.26 and 14,543.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,099.12, 30,481.26 and 14,543.04 is: 20,059.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,099.12 : 30,481.26 = 14,543.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,099.12/30,481.26 = 14,543.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,099.12x = 30,481.26 × 14,543.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,099.12x = 443,290,183.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,290,183.43/22,099.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,059.18

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