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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,462.80, 31,001.28 and 13,514.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,462.80, 31,001.28 and 13,514.76 is: 18,651.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,462.80 : 31,001.28 = 13,514.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,462.80/31,001.28 = 13,514.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,462.80x = 31,001.28 × 13,514.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,462.80x = 418,974,858.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,974,858.89/22,462.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,651.94

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