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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,423.08, 30,936.45 and 14,470.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,423.08, 30,936.45 and 14,470.59 is: 19,964.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,423.08 : 30,936.45 = 14,470.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,423.08/30,936.45 = 14,470.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,423.08x = 30,936.45 × 14,470.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,423.08x = 447,668,684.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,668,684.01/22,423.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,964.64

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