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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,375.21, 30,870.11 and 13,874.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,375.21, 30,870.11 and 13,874.27 is: 19,141.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,375.21 : 30,870.11 = 13,874.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,375.21/30,870.11 = 13,874.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,375.21x = 30,870.11 × 13,874.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,375.21x = 428,300,304.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,300,304.80/22,375.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,141.73

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