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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,357.14, 30,867.30 and 13,868.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,357.14, 30,867.30 and 13,868.28 is: 19,147.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,357.14 : 30,867.30 = 13,868.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,357.14/30,867.30 = 13,868.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,357.14x = 30,867.30 × 13,868.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,357.14x = 428,076,359.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,076,359.24/22,357.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,147.19

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