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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,730.46, 31,359.18 and 14,229.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,730.46, 31,359.18 and 14,229.10 is: 19,630.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,730.46 : 31,359.18 = 14,229.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,730.46/31,359.18 = 14,229.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,730.46x = 31,359.18 × 14,229.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,730.46x = 446,212,908.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,212,908.14/22,730.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,630.61

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