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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,344.64, 30,850.05 and 13,855.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,344.64, 30,850.05 and 13,855.78 is: 19,129.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,344.64 : 30,850.05 = 13,855.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,344.64/30,850.05 = 13,855.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,344.64x = 30,850.05 × 13,855.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,344.64x = 427,451,505.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,451,505.79/22,344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,129.93

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