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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,271.08, 30,719.46 and 14,300.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,271.08, 30,719.46 and 14,300.68 is: 19,725.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,271.08 : 30,719.46 = 14,300.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,271.08/30,719.46 = 14,300.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,271.08x = 30,719.46 × 14,300.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,271.08x = 439,309,167.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,309,167.23/22,271.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,725.54

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