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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,390.65, 30,878.12 and 13,894.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,390.65, 30,878.12 and 13,894.15 is: 19,160.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,390.65 : 30,878.12 = 13,894.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,390.65/30,878.12 = 13,894.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,390.65x = 30,878.12 × 13,894.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,390.65x = 429,025,231.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,025,231.00/22,390.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,160.91

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