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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,021.76, 30,379.92 and 14,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,021.76, 30,379.92 and 14,060 is: 19,396.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,021.76 : 30,379.92 = 14,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,021.76/30,379.92 = 14,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,021.76x = 30,379.92 × 14,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,021.76x = 427,141,675.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,141,675.20/22,021.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,396.35

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