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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,099.37, 30,461.72 and 14,927.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,099.37, 30,461.72 and 14,927.04 is: 20,575.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,099.37 : 30,461.72 = 14,927.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,099.37/30,461.72 = 14,927.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,099.37x = 30,461.72 × 14,927.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,099.37x = 454,703,238.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,703,238.27/22,099.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,575.40

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