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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,397.07, 30,901.55 and 14,443.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,397.07, 30,901.55 and 14,443.86 is: 19,928.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,397.07 : 30,901.55 = 14,443.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,397.07/30,901.55 = 14,443.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,397.07x = 30,901.55 × 14,443.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,397.07x = 446,337,589.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,337,589.76/22,397.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,928.39

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