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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,462.37, 30,994.19 and 14,403.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,462.37, 30,994.19 and 14,403.08 is: 19,873.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,462.37 : 30,994.19 = 14,403.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,462.37/30,994.19 = 14,403.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,462.37x = 30,994.19 × 14,403.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,462.37x = 446,411,571.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,411,571.12/22,462.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,873.75

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