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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,416.71, 30,901.87 and 14,349.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,416.71, 30,901.87 and 14,349.18 is: 19,780.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,416.71 : 30,901.87 = 14,349.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,416.71/30,901.87 = 14,349.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,416.71x = 30,901.87 × 14,349.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,416.71x = 443,416,512.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,416,512.90/22,416.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,780.62

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