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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,758.53, 31,393.91 and 14,245.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,758.53, 31,393.91 and 14,245.88 is: 19,651.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,758.53 : 31,393.91 = 14,245.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,758.53/31,393.91 = 14,245.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,758.53x = 31,393.91 × 14,245.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,758.53x = 447,233,874.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,233,874.59/22,758.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,651.26

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