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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,432.44, 30,957.58 and 13,939.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,432.44, 30,957.58 and 13,939.26 is: 19,236.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,432.44 : 30,957.58 = 13,939.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,432.44/30,957.58 = 13,939.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,432.44x = 30,957.58 × 13,939.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,432.44x = 431,525,756.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,525,756.59/22,432.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,236.68

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