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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,466.18, 31,013.27 and 14,512.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,466.18, 31,013.27 and 14,512.28 is: 20,033.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,466.18 : 31,013.27 = 14,512.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,466.18/31,013.27 = 14,512.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,466.18x = 31,013.27 × 14,512.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,466.18x = 450,073,030.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,073,030.33/22,466.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,033.36

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