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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,247.36, 30,709.12 and 13,755.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,247.36, 30,709.12 and 13,755.96 is: 18,988.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,247.36 : 30,709.12 = 13,755.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,247.36/30,709.12 = 13,755.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,247.36x = 30,709.12 × 13,755.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,247.36x = 422,433,426.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,433,426.36/22,247.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,988.02

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