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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,359.36, 30,858.84 and 14,424.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,359.36, 30,858.84 and 14,424.67 is: 19,907.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,359.36 : 30,858.84 = 14,424.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,359.36/30,858.84 = 14,424.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,359.36x = 30,858.84 × 14,424.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,359.36x = 445,128,583.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,128,583.58/22,359.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,907.93

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