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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,316.08, 30,798.62 and 14,257.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,316.08, 30,798.62 and 14,257.15 is: 19,676.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,316.08 : 30,798.62 = 14,257.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,316.08/30,798.62 = 14,257.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,316.08x = 30,798.62 × 14,257.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,316.08x = 439,100,545.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,100,545.13/22,316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,676.42

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