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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,399.70, 30,898.73 and 14,001.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,399.70, 30,898.73 and 14,001.62 is: 19,314.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,399.70 : 30,898.73 = 14,001.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,399.70/30,898.73 = 14,001.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,399.70x = 30,898.73 × 14,001.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,399.70x = 432,632,128.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,632,128.69/22,399.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,314.20

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