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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,022.25, 30,377.99 and 14,055.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,022.25, 30,377.99 and 14,055.50 is: 19,388.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,022.25 : 30,377.99 = 14,055.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,022.25/30,377.99 = 14,055.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,022.25x = 30,377.99 × 14,055.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,022.25x = 426,977,838.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,977,838.45/22,022.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,388.47

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