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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,027.88, 30,385.74 and 14,061.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,027.88, 30,385.74 and 14,061.12 is: 19,396.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,027.88 : 30,385.74 = 14,061.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,027.88/30,385.74 = 14,061.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,027.88x = 30,385.74 × 14,061.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,027.88x = 427,257,536.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,257,536.43/22,027.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,396.22

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