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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,396.85, 30,910.51 and 14,462.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,396.85, 30,910.51 and 14,462.15 is: 19,959.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,396.85 : 30,910.51 = 14,462.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,396.85/30,910.51 = 14,462.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,396.85x = 30,910.51 × 14,462.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,396.85x = 447,032,295.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,032,295.72/22,396.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,959.60

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