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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,238.86, 30,710.04 and 14,294.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,238.86, 30,710.04 and 14,294.92 is: 19,740.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,238.86 : 30,710.04 = 14,294.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,238.86/30,710.04 = 14,294.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,238.86x = 30,710.04 × 14,294.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,238.86x = 438,997,565.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,997,565.00/22,238.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,740.11

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