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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,423.59, 30,932.96 and 14,453.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,423.59, 30,932.96 and 14,453.19 is: 19,937.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,423.59 : 30,932.96 = 14,453.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,423.59/30,932.96 = 14,453.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,423.59x = 30,932.96 × 14,453.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,423.59x = 447,079,948.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,079,948.14/22,423.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,937.93

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