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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,418.21, 30,926.73 and 14,463

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,418.21, 30,926.73 and 14,463 is: 19,952.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,418.21 : 30,926.73 = 14,463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,418.21/30,926.73 = 14,463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,418.21x = 30,926.73 × 14,463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,418.21x = 447,293,295.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,293,295.99/22,418.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,952.24

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