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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,397.92, 30,875.98 and 14,330.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,397.92, 30,875.98 and 14,330.70 is: 19,755.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,397.92 : 30,875.98 = 14,330.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,397.92/30,875.98 = 14,330.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,397.92x = 30,875.98 × 14,330.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,397.92x = 442,474,406.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,474,406.59/22,397.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,755.16

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