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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,127.24, 30,546.87 and 14,994.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,127.24, 30,546.87 and 14,994.83 is: 20,700.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,127.24 : 30,546.87 = 14,994.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,127.24/30,546.87 = 14,994.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,127.24x = 30,546.87 × 14,994.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,127.24x = 458,045,085.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,045,085.20/22,127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,700.51

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