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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,375.39, 30,870.35 and 13,874.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,375.39, 30,870.35 and 13,874.45 is: 19,141.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,375.39 : 30,870.35 = 13,874.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,375.39/30,870.35 = 13,874.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,375.39x = 30,870.35 × 13,874.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,375.39x = 428,308,903.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,308,903.83/22,375.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,141.97

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