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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,130.85, 30,546.99 and 14,475.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,130.85, 30,546.99 and 14,475.24 is: 19,980.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,130.85 : 30,546.99 = 14,475.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,130.85/30,546.99 = 14,475.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,130.85x = 30,546.99 × 14,475.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,130.85x = 442,175,011.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,175,011.53/22,130.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,980.03

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