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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,288.02, 45,451.47 and 14,697.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,288.02, 45,451.47 and 14,697.14 is: 22,055.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,288.02 : 45,451.47 = 14,697.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,288.02/45,451.47 = 14,697.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,288.02x = 45,451.47 × 14,697.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,288.02x = 668,006,617.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,006,617.80/30,288.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,055.14

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