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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,107, 30,533.58 and 14,642.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,107, 30,533.58 and 14,642.04 is: 20,223.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,107 : 30,533.58 = 14,642.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,107/30,533.58 = 14,642.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,107x = 30,533.58 × 14,642.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,107x = 447,073,899.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,073,899.70/22,107
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,223.18

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