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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,478.09, 30,943.55 and 19,315.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,478.09, 30,943.55 and 19,315.85 is: 26,590.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,478.09 : 30,943.55 = 19,315.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,478.09/30,943.55 = 19,315.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,478.09x = 30,943.55 × 19,315.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,478.09x = 597,700,863.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,700,863.84/22,478.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,590.38

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