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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,371.36, 30,858.48 and 14,405.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,371.36, 30,858.48 and 14,405.28 is: 19,870.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,371.36 : 30,858.48 = 14,405.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,371.36/30,858.48 = 14,405.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,371.36x = 30,858.48 × 14,405.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,371.36x = 444,525,044.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,525,044.77/22,371.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,870.27

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