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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,270.70, 30,718.78 and 14,322.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,270.70, 30,718.78 and 14,322.98 is: 19,756.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,270.70 : 30,718.78 = 14,322.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,270.70/30,718.78 = 14,322.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,270.70x = 30,718.78 × 14,322.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,270.70x = 439,984,471.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,984,471.56/22,270.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,756.20

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