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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,375.57, 30,870.60 and 13,874.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,375.57, 30,870.60 and 13,874.63 is: 19,142.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,375.57 : 30,870.60 = 13,874.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,375.57/30,870.60 = 13,874.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,375.57x = 30,870.60 × 13,874.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,375.57x = 428,318,152.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,318,152.88/22,375.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,142.22

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