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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,735.52, 31,394.87 and 14,252.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,735.52, 31,394.87 and 14,252.26 is: 19,680.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,735.52 : 31,394.87 = 14,252.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,735.52/31,394.87 = 14,252.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,735.52x = 31,394.87 × 14,252.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,735.52x = 447,447,817.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,447,817.89/22,735.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,680.56

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