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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,058.70, 30,429.33 and 13,978.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,058.70, 30,429.33 and 13,978.08 is: 19,282.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,058.70 : 30,429.33 = 13,978.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,058.70/30,429.33 = 13,978.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,058.70x = 30,429.33 × 13,978.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,058.70x = 425,343,609.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,343,609.09/22,058.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,282.35

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