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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,350.72, 30,832.20 and 13,972.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,350.72, 30,832.20 and 13,972.08 is: 19,274.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,350.72 : 30,832.20 = 13,972.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,350.72/30,832.20 = 13,972.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,350.72x = 30,832.20 × 13,972.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,350.72x = 430,789,964.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,789,964.98/22,350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,274.10

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