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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,279.19, 30,741.05 and 13,782.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,279.19, 30,741.05 and 13,782.29 is: 19,016.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,279.19 : 30,741.05 = 13,782.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,279.19/30,741.05 = 13,782.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,279.19x = 30,741.05 × 13,782.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,279.19x = 423,681,946.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,681,946.75/22,279.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,016.94

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