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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,248.96, 30,705.12 and 14,293.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,248.96, 30,705.12 and 14,293.68 is: 19,726.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,248.96 : 30,705.12 = 14,293.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,248.96/30,705.12 = 14,293.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,248.96x = 30,705.12 × 14,293.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,248.96x = 438,889,159.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,889,159.64/22,248.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,726.28

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