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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,375.89, 30,871.03 and 13,874.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,375.89, 30,871.03 and 13,874.95 is: 19,142.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,375.89 : 30,871.03 = 13,874.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,375.89/30,871.03 = 13,874.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,375.89x = 30,871.03 × 13,874.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,375.89x = 428,333,997.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,333,997.70/22,375.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,142.66

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