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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,029.38, 30,387.81 and 14,062.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,029.38, 30,387.81 and 14,062.62 is: 19,398.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,029.38 : 30,387.81 = 14,062.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,029.38/30,387.81 = 14,062.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,029.38x = 30,387.81 × 14,062.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,029.38x = 427,332,224.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,332,224.66/22,029.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,398.29

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