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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,255.44, 30,683.85 and 14,294.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,255.44, 30,683.85 and 14,294.76 is: 19,708.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,255.44 : 30,683.85 = 14,294.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,255.44/30,683.85 = 14,294.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,255.44x = 30,683.85 × 14,294.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,255.44x = 438,618,271.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,618,271.63/22,255.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,708.36

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