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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,461.36, 30,992.40 and 14,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,461.36, 30,992.40 and 14,073 is: 19,418.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,461.36 : 30,992.40 = 14,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,461.36/30,992.40 = 14,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,461.36x = 30,992.40 × 14,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,461.36x = 436,156,045.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,156,045.20/22,461.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,418.06

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