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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,466.03, 31,013.08 and 14,512.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,466.03, 31,013.08 and 14,512.16 is: 20,033.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,466.03 : 31,013.08 = 14,512.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,466.03/31,013.08 = 14,512.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,466.03x = 31,013.08 × 14,512.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,466.03x = 450,066,820.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,066,820.31/22,466.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,033.22

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