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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,266.44, 30,712.91 and 14,318.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,266.44, 30,712.91 and 14,318.72 is: 19,750.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,266.44 : 30,712.91 = 14,318.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,266.44/30,712.91 = 14,318.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,266.44x = 30,712.91 × 14,318.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,266.44x = 439,769,671.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,769,671.25/22,266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,750.33

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