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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,563.39, 31,123.85 and 14,494.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,563.39, 31,123.85 and 14,494.33 is: 19,993.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,563.39 : 31,123.85 = 14,494.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,563.39/31,123.85 = 14,494.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,563.39x = 31,123.85 × 14,494.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,563.39x = 451,119,352.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,119,352.77/22,563.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,993.42

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