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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,050.24, 30,421.68 and 14,097.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,050.24, 30,421.68 and 14,097.12 is: 19,449.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,050.24 : 30,421.68 = 14,097.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,050.24/30,421.68 = 14,097.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,050.24x = 30,421.68 × 14,097.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,050.24x = 428,858,073.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,858,073.56/22,050.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,449.13

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