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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,463.34, 31,009.37 and 14,509.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,463.34, 31,009.37 and 14,509.44 is: 20,029.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,463.34 : 31,009.37 = 14,509.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,463.34/31,009.37 = 14,509.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,463.34x = 31,009.37 × 14,509.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,463.34x = 449,928,593.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,928,593.45/22,463.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,029.46

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