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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,661.46, 31,277.28 and 14,479.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,661.46, 31,277.28 and 14,479.82 is: 19,985.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,661.46 : 31,277.28 = 14,479.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,661.46/31,277.28 = 14,479.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,661.46x = 31,277.28 × 14,479.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,661.46x = 452,889,384.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,889,384.49/22,661.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,985.00

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