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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,774.14, 31,442.94 and 14,287.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,774.14, 31,442.94 and 14,287.89 is: 19,726.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,774.14 : 31,442.94 = 14,287.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,774.14/31,442.94 = 14,287.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,774.14x = 31,442.94 × 14,287.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,774.14x = 449,253,268.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,253,268.00/22,774.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,726.46

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