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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,053.08, 30,421.12 and 13,971.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,053.08, 30,421.12 and 13,971.94 is: 19,273.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,053.08 : 30,421.12 = 13,971.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,053.08/30,421.12 = 13,971.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,053.08x = 30,421.12 × 13,971.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,053.08x = 425,042,063.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,042,063.37/22,053.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,273.59

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