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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,372.52, 30,873.29 and 13,414.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,372.52, 30,873.29 and 13,414.73 is: 18,511.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,372.52 : 30,873.29 = 13,414.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,372.52/30,873.29 = 13,414.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,372.52x = 30,873.29 × 13,414.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,372.52x = 414,156,628.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,156,628.12/22,372.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,511.85

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