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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,037.48, 30,404.21 and 14,084.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,037.48, 30,404.21 and 14,084.29 is: 19,431.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,037.48 : 30,404.21 = 14,084.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,037.48/30,404.21 = 14,084.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,037.48x = 30,404.21 × 14,084.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,037.48x = 428,221,757.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,221,757.67/22,037.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,431.52

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