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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,773.14, 31,441.56 and 14,286.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,773.14, 31,441.56 and 14,286.89 is: 19,725.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,773.14 : 31,441.56 = 14,286.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,773.14/31,441.56 = 14,286.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,773.14x = 31,441.56 × 14,286.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,773.14x = 449,202,109.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,202,109.15/22,773.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,725.08

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