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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,663.28, 31,279.80 and 14,481.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,663.28, 31,279.80 and 14,481.65 is: 19,987.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,663.28 : 31,279.80 = 14,481.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,663.28/31,279.80 = 14,481.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,663.28x = 31,279.80 × 14,481.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,663.28x = 452,982,959.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,982,959.27/22,663.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,987.53

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