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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,048.59, 30,415.40 and 13,967.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,048.59, 30,415.40 and 13,967.99 is: 19,268.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,048.59 : 30,415.40 = 13,967.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,048.59/30,415.40 = 13,967.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,048.59x = 30,415.40 × 13,967.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,048.59x = 424,842,003.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,842,003.05/22,048.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,268.44

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