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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,664.78, 31,281.86 and 14,483.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,664.78, 31,281.86 and 14,483.16 is: 19,989.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,664.78 : 31,281.86 = 14,483.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,664.78/31,281.86 = 14,483.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,664.78x = 31,281.86 × 14,483.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,664.78x = 453,060,183.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,060,183.48/22,664.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,989.61

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