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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,270.44, 30,718.44 and 14,322.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,270.44, 30,718.44 and 14,322.72 is: 19,755.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,270.44 : 30,718.44 = 14,322.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,270.44/30,718.44 = 14,322.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,270.44x = 30,718.44 × 14,322.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,270.44x = 439,971,614.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,971,614.96/22,270.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,755.86

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