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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,273.68, 30,741.93 and 13,784.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,273.68, 30,741.93 and 13,784.02 is: 19,024.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,273.68 : 30,741.93 = 13,784.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,273.68/30,741.93 = 13,784.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,273.68x = 30,741.93 × 13,784.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,273.68x = 423,747,474.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,747,474.03/22,273.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,024.58

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