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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,299.16, 30,793.68 and 14,355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,299.16, 30,793.68 and 14,355.20 is: 19,823.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,299.16 : 30,793.68 = 14,355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,299.16/30,793.68 = 14,355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,299.16x = 30,793.68 × 14,355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,299.16x = 442,049,435.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,049,435.14/22,299.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,823.59

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