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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,708.26, 31,333.91 and 14,206.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,708.26, 31,333.91 and 14,206.28 is: 19,602.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,708.26 : 31,333.91 = 14,206.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,708.26/31,333.91 = 14,206.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,708.26x = 31,333.91 × 14,206.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,708.26x = 445,138,071.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,138,071.25/22,708.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,602.47

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