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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,425.73, 30,941.83 and 14,246.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,425.73, 30,941.83 and 14,246.35 is: 19,656.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,425.73 : 30,941.83 = 14,246.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,425.73/30,941.83 = 14,246.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,425.73x = 30,941.83 × 14,246.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,425.73x = 440,808,080.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,808,080.27/22,425.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,656.36

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