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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,439.55, 30,955.74 and 13,938.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,439.55, 30,955.74 and 13,938.96 is: 19,229.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,439.55 : 30,955.74 = 13,938.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,439.55/30,955.74 = 13,938.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,439.55x = 30,955.74 × 13,938.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,439.55x = 431,490,821.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,490,821.63/22,439.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,229.03

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