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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,382.02, 30,897.75 and 14,209.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,382.02, 30,897.75 and 14,209.73 is: 19,616.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,382.02 : 30,897.75 = 14,209.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,382.02/30,897.75 = 14,209.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,382.02x = 30,897.75 × 14,209.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,382.02x = 439,048,699.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,048,699.77/22,382.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,616.13

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