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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,308.24, 30,798.72 and 13,936.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,308.24, 30,798.72 and 13,936.08 is: 19,240.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,308.24 : 30,798.72 = 13,936.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,308.24/30,798.72 = 13,936.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,308.24x = 30,798.72 × 13,936.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,308.24x = 429,213,425.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,213,425.82/22,308.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,240.13

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