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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,507.84, 45,714.36 and 14,695.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,507.84, 45,714.36 and 14,695.84 is: 22,020.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,507.84 : 45,714.36 = 14,695.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,507.84/45,714.36 = 14,695.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,507.84x = 45,714.36 × 14,695.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,507.84x = 671,810,920.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,810,920.26/30,507.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,020.93

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