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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,406.35, 30,899.73 and 13,909.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,406.35, 30,899.73 and 13,909.81 is: 19,182.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,406.35 : 30,899.73 = 13,909.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,406.35/30,899.73 = 13,909.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,406.35x = 30,899.73 × 13,909.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,406.35x = 429,809,373.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,809,373.35/22,406.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,182.48

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