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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,037.94, 30,395.93 and 14,382.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,037.94, 30,395.93 and 14,382.90 is: 19,837.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,037.94 : 30,395.93 = 14,382.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,037.94/30,395.93 = 14,382.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,037.94x = 30,395.93 × 14,382.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,037.94x = 437,181,549.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,181,549.68/22,037.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,837.68

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