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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,243.86, 30,716.94 and 14,299.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,243.86, 30,716.94 and 14,299.92 is: 19,747.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,243.86 : 30,716.94 = 14,299.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,243.86/30,716.94 = 14,299.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,243.86x = 30,716.94 × 14,299.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,243.86x = 439,249,784.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,249,784.64/22,243.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,747.01

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