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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,744.32, 31,393.92 and 14,366.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,744.32, 31,393.92 and 14,366.40 is: 19,829.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,744.32 : 31,393.92 = 14,366.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,744.32/31,393.92 = 14,366.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,744.32x = 31,393.92 × 14,366.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,744.32x = 451,017,612.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,017,612.29/22,744.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,829.90

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