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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,309.88, 30,779.19 and 14,243.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,309.88, 30,779.19 and 14,243.85 is: 19,651.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,309.88 : 30,779.19 = 14,243.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,309.88/30,779.19 = 14,243.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,309.88x = 30,779.19 × 14,243.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,309.88x = 438,414,165.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,414,165.48/22,309.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,651.13

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