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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,269.38, 30,736.78 and 13,884.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,269.38, 30,736.78 and 13,884.26 is: 19,163.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,269.38 : 30,736.78 = 13,884.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,269.38/30,736.78 = 13,884.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,269.38x = 30,736.78 × 13,884.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,269.38x = 426,757,445.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,757,445.08/22,269.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,163.42

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