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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,359.68, 30,859.27 and 14,424.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,359.68, 30,859.27 and 14,424.97 is: 19,908.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,359.68 : 30,859.27 = 14,424.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,359.68/30,859.27 = 14,424.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,359.68x = 30,859.27 × 14,424.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,359.68x = 445,144,043.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,144,043.97/22,359.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,908.34

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