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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,053.44, 30,422.09 and 13,972.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,053.44, 30,422.09 and 13,972.83 is: 19,275.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,053.44 : 30,422.09 = 13,972.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,053.44/30,422.09 = 13,972.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,053.44x = 30,422.09 × 13,972.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,053.44x = 425,082,621.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,082,621.95/22,053.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,275.12

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