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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,469.69, 31,018.11 and 14,515.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,469.69, 31,018.11 and 14,515.79 is: 20,038.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,469.69 : 31,018.11 = 14,515.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,469.69/31,018.11 = 14,515.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,469.69x = 31,018.11 × 14,515.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,469.69x = 450,252,370.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,252,370.96/22,469.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,038.21

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