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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,241.52, 30,703.56 and 14,288.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,241.52, 30,703.56 and 14,288.28 is: 19,724.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,241.52 : 30,703.56 = 14,288.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,241.52/30,703.56 = 14,288.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,241.52x = 30,703.56 × 14,288.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,241.52x = 438,701,062.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,701,062.28/22,241.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,724.42

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