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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,649.16, 31,244.94 and 14,693.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,649.16, 31,244.94 and 14,693.88 is: 20,270.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,649.16 : 31,244.94 = 14,693.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,649.16/31,244.94 = 14,693.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,649.16x = 31,244.94 × 14,693.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,649.16x = 459,109,398.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,109,398.97/22,649.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,270.48

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