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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,430.24, 30,953.28 and 14,051.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,430.24, 30,953.28 and 14,051.36 is: 19,390.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,430.24 : 30,953.28 = 14,051.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,430.24/30,953.28 = 14,051.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,430.24x = 30,953.28 × 14,051.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,430.24x = 434,935,680.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,935,680.46/22,430.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,390.59

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