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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,253.94, 30,681.79 and 14,293.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,253.94, 30,681.79 and 14,293.26 is: 19,706.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,253.94 : 30,681.79 = 14,293.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,253.94/30,681.79 = 14,293.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,253.94x = 30,681.79 × 14,293.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,253.94x = 438,542,766.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,542,766.00/22,253.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,706.30

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