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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,437.36, 30,959.01 and 14,049

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,437.36, 30,959.01 and 14,049 is: 19,384.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,437.36 : 30,959.01 = 14,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,437.36/30,959.01 = 14,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,437.36x = 30,959.01 × 14,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,437.36x = 434,943,131.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,943,131.49/22,437.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,384.77

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