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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,455.81, 30,963.72 and 14,378.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,455.81, 30,963.72 and 14,378.91 is: 19,826.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,455.81 : 30,963.72 = 14,378.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,455.81/30,963.72 = 14,378.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,455.81x = 30,963.72 × 14,378.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,455.81x = 445,224,543.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,224,543.15/22,455.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,826.70

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