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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,119, 30,550.14 and 14,654.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,119, 30,550.14 and 14,654.04 is: 20,239.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,119 : 30,550.14 = 14,654.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,119/30,550.14 = 14,654.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,119x = 30,550.14 × 14,654.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,119x = 447,682,973.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,682,973.57/22,119
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,239.75

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