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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,361.62, 30,861.96 and 14,426.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,361.62, 30,861.96 and 14,426.92 is: 19,911.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,361.62 : 30,861.96 = 14,426.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,361.62/30,861.96 = 14,426.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,361.62x = 30,861.96 × 14,426.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,361.62x = 445,242,955.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,242,955.83/22,361.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,911.04

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