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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,748.80, 31,412.73 and 14,265.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,748.80, 31,412.73 and 14,265.19 is: 19,698.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,748.80 : 31,412.73 = 14,265.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,748.80/31,412.73 = 14,265.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,748.80x = 31,412.73 × 14,265.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,748.80x = 448,108,561.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,108,561.87/22,748.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,698.12

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