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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,456.46, 30,990.62 and 13,844.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,456.46, 30,990.62 and 13,844.54 is: 19,105.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,456.46 : 30,990.62 = 13,844.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,456.46/30,990.62 = 13,844.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,456.46x = 30,990.62 × 13,844.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,456.46x = 429,050,878.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,050,878.21/22,456.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,105.90

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