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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,442.58, 30,943.35 and 14,044.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,442.58, 30,943.35 and 14,044.50 is: 19,364.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,442.58 : 30,943.35 = 14,044.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,442.58/30,943.35 = 14,044.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,442.58x = 30,943.35 × 14,044.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,442.58x = 434,583,879.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,583,879.08/22,442.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,364.26

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