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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,087.68, 30,464.94 and 14,023.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,087.68, 30,464.94 and 14,023.74 is: 19,342.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,087.68 : 30,464.94 = 14,023.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,087.68/30,464.94 = 14,023.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,087.68x = 30,464.94 × 14,023.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,087.68x = 427,232,397.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,232,397.68/22,087.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,342.57

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