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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,462.09, 30,994.82 and 13,965.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,462.09, 30,994.82 and 13,965.59 is: 19,270.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,462.09 : 30,994.82 = 13,965.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,462.09/30,994.82 = 13,965.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,462.09x = 30,994.82 × 13,965.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,462.09x = 432,860,948.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,860,948.24/22,462.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,270.73

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