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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,017.96, 30,369.74 and 14,056.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,017.96, 30,369.74 and 14,056.60 is: 19,388.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,017.96 : 30,369.74 = 14,056.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,017.96/30,369.74 = 14,056.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,017.96x = 30,369.74 × 14,056.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,017.96x = 426,895,329.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,895,329.68/22,017.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,388.50

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