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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,376.57, 30,871.98 and 13,875.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,376.57, 30,871.98 and 13,875.63 is: 19,143.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,376.57 : 30,871.98 = 13,875.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,376.57/30,871.98 = 13,875.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,376.57x = 30,871.98 × 13,875.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,376.57x = 428,368,171.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,368,171.85/22,376.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,143.60

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