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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,285.99, 30,768.65 and 14,342.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,285.99, 30,768.65 and 14,342.02 is: 19,800.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,285.99 : 30,768.65 = 14,342.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,285.99/30,768.65 = 14,342.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,285.99x = 30,768.65 × 14,342.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,285.99x = 441,284,593.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,284,593.67/22,285.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,800.99

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