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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,492.44, 31,019.49 and 14,526.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,492.44, 31,019.49 and 14,526.27 is: 20,033.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,492.44 : 31,019.49 = 14,526.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,492.44/31,019.49 = 14,526.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,492.44x = 31,019.49 × 14,526.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,492.44x = 450,597,487.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,597,487.00/22,492.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,033.29

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