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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,253.94, 30,701.84 and 14,300.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,253.94, 30,701.84 and 14,300.55 is: 19,729.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,253.94 : 30,701.84 = 14,300.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,253.94/30,701.84 = 14,300.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,253.94x = 30,701.84 × 14,300.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,253.94x = 439,053,126.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,053,126.51/22,253.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,729.23

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