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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,761.20, 31,398.08 and 14,261.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,761.20, 31,398.08 and 14,261.52 is: 19,673.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,761.20 : 31,398.08 = 14,261.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,761.20/31,398.08 = 14,261.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,761.20x = 31,398.08 × 14,261.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,761.20x = 447,784,345.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,784,345.88/22,761.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,673.14

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