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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,416.96, 30,956.40 and 14,048.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,416.96, 30,956.40 and 14,048.04 is: 19,399.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,416.96 : 30,956.40 = 14,048.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,416.96/30,956.40 = 14,048.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,416.96x = 30,956.40 × 14,048.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,416.96x = 434,876,745.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,876,745.46/22,416.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,399.45

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