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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,105, 30,530.82 and 14,640.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,105, 30,530.82 and 14,640.04 is: 20,220.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,105 : 30,530.82 = 14,640.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,105/30,530.82 = 14,640.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,105x = 30,530.82 × 14,640.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,105x = 446,972,426.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,972,426.03/22,105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,220.42

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