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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,368.93, 30,872.03 and 14,434.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,368.93, 30,872.03 and 14,434.23 is: 19,921.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,368.93 : 30,872.03 = 14,434.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,368.93/30,872.03 = 14,434.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,368.93x = 30,872.03 × 14,434.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,368.93x = 445,613,981.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,613,981.59/22,368.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,921.11

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