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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,415.63, 30,923.18 and 14,460.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,415.63, 30,923.18 and 14,460.42 is: 19,948.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,415.63 : 30,923.18 = 14,460.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,415.63/30,923.18 = 14,460.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,415.63x = 30,923.18 × 14,460.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,415.63x = 447,162,098.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,162,098.23/22,415.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,948.68

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