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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,662.27, 31,272.48 and 14,163.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,662.27, 31,272.48 and 14,163.93 is: 19,545.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,662.27 : 31,272.48 = 14,163.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,662.27/31,272.48 = 14,163.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,662.27x = 31,272.48 × 14,163.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,662.27x = 442,941,217.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,941,217.65/22,662.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,545.32

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