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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,251.72, 30,707.46 and 14,294.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,251.72, 30,707.46 and 14,294.02 is: 19,725.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,251.72 : 30,707.46 = 14,294.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,251.72/30,707.46 = 14,294.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,251.72x = 30,707.46 × 14,294.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,251.72x = 438,933,047.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,933,047.39/22,251.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,725.80

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