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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,384.76, 30,878.69 and 13,883.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,384.76, 30,878.69 and 13,883.94 is: 19,152.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,384.76 : 30,878.69 = 13,883.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,384.76/30,878.69 = 13,883.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,384.76x = 30,878.69 × 13,883.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,384.76x = 428,717,809.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,717,809.82/22,384.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,152.22

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