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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,324.95, 30,801.87 and 13,833.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,324.95, 30,801.87 and 13,833.32 is: 19,085.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,324.95 : 30,801.87 = 13,833.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,324.95/30,801.87 = 13,833.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,324.95x = 30,801.87 × 13,833.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,324.95x = 426,091,970.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,091,970.30/22,324.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,085.91

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