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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,396.45, 30,881.46 and 14,319.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,396.45, 30,881.46 and 14,319.31 is: 19,744.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,396.45 : 30,881.46 = 14,319.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,396.45/30,881.46 = 14,319.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,396.45x = 30,881.46 × 14,319.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,396.45x = 442,201,198.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,201,198.99/22,396.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,744.25

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