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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,659.53, 31,274.62 and 14,477.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,659.53, 31,274.62 and 14,477.90 is: 19,982.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,659.53 : 31,274.62 = 14,477.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,659.53/31,274.62 = 14,477.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,659.53x = 31,274.62 × 14,477.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,659.53x = 452,790,628.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,790,628.33/22,659.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,982.35

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