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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,318.73, 30,799.35 and 14,360.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,318.73, 30,799.35 and 14,360.93 is: 19,817.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,318.73 : 30,799.35 = 14,360.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,318.73/30,799.35 = 14,360.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,318.73x = 30,799.35 × 14,360.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,318.73x = 442,307,309.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,307,309.40/22,318.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,817.76

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