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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,425.32, 30,926.82 and 14,042.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,425.32, 30,926.82 and 14,042.60 is: 19,366.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,425.32 : 30,926.82 = 14,042.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,425.32/30,926.82 = 14,042.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,425.32x = 30,926.82 × 14,042.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,425.32x = 434,292,962.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,292,962.53/22,425.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,366.19

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