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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,378.24, 30,886.68 and 14,196.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,378.24, 30,886.68 and 14,196.57 is: 19,594.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,378.24 : 30,886.68 = 14,196.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,378.24/30,886.68 = 14,196.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,378.24x = 30,886.68 × 14,196.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,378.24x = 438,484,852.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,484,852.10/22,378.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,594.25

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