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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,414.60, 30,932.24 and 13,462.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,414.60, 30,932.24 and 13,462.26 is: 18,577.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,414.60 : 30,932.24 = 13,462.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,414.60/30,932.24 = 13,462.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,414.60x = 30,932.24 × 13,462.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,414.60x = 416,417,852.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,417,852.25/22,414.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,577.97

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