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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,282.68, 30,723.66 and 14,325.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,282.68, 30,723.66 and 14,325.24 is: 19,751.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,282.68 : 30,723.66 = 14,325.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,282.68/30,723.66 = 14,325.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,282.68x = 30,723.66 × 14,325.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,282.68x = 440,123,803.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,123,803.18/22,282.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,751.83

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