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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,056.44, 30,426.23 and 13,975.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,056.44, 30,426.23 and 13,975.83 is: 19,279.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,056.44 : 30,426.23 = 13,975.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,056.44/30,426.23 = 13,975.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,056.44x = 30,426.23 × 13,975.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,056.44x = 425,231,852.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,231,852.96/22,056.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,279.26

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