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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,292.40, 30,773.42 and 14,236.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,292.40, 30,773.42 and 14,236.61 is: 19,652.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,292.40 : 30,773.42 = 14,236.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,292.40/30,773.42 = 14,236.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,292.40x = 30,773.42 × 14,236.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,292.40x = 438,108,953.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,108,953.86/22,292.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,652.84

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