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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,036.73, 30,403.08 and 14,083.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,036.73, 30,403.08 and 14,083.61 is: 19,430.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,036.73 : 30,403.08 = 14,083.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,036.73/30,403.08 = 14,083.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,036.73x = 30,403.08 × 14,083.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,036.73x = 428,184,969.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,184,969.50/22,036.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,430.52

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