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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,436.28, 30,943.89 and 19,741.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,436.28, 30,943.89 and 19,741.68 is: 27,227.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,436.28 : 30,943.89 = 19,741.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,436.28/30,943.89 = 19,741.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,436.28x = 30,943.89 × 19,741.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,436.28x = 610,884,374.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,884,374.34/22,436.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,227.52

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