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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,241.79, 30,691.81 and 14,283.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,241.79, 30,691.81 and 14,283.84 is: 19,710.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,241.79 : 30,691.81 = 14,283.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,241.79/30,691.81 = 14,283.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,241.79x = 30,691.81 × 14,283.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,241.79x = 438,397,036.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,397,036.30/22,241.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,710.51

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