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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,744.26, 31,383.54 and 14,242.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,744.26, 31,383.54 and 14,242.32 is: 19,652.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,744.26 : 31,383.54 = 14,242.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,744.26/31,383.54 = 14,242.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,744.26x = 31,383.54 × 14,242.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,744.26x = 446,974,419.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,974,419.41/22,744.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,652.19

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