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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,727.46, 31,355.04 and 14,226.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,727.46, 31,355.04 and 14,226.10 is: 19,626.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,727.46 : 31,355.04 = 14,226.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,727.46/31,355.04 = 14,226.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,727.46x = 31,355.04 × 14,226.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,727.46x = 446,059,934.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,059,934.54/22,727.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,626.48

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