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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,664.86, 31,269.06 and 14,047.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,664.86, 31,269.06 and 14,047.15 is: 19,379.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,664.86 : 31,269.06 = 14,047.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,664.86/31,269.06 = 14,047.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,664.86x = 31,269.06 × 14,047.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,664.86x = 439,241,098.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,241,098.01/22,664.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,379.83

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