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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,663.40, 31,279.97 and 14,481.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,663.40, 31,279.97 and 14,481.77 is: 19,987.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,663.40 : 31,279.97 = 14,481.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,663.40/31,279.97 = 14,481.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,663.40x = 31,279.97 × 14,481.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,663.40x = 452,989,258.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,989,258.74/22,663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,987.70

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