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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,117, 30,547.40 and 14,652.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,117, 30,547.40 and 14,652.04 is: 20,237.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,117 : 30,547.40 = 14,652.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,117/30,547.40 = 14,652.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,117x = 30,547.40 × 14,652.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,117x = 447,581,726.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,581,726.70/22,117
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,237.00

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