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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,777.69, 31,423.52 and 14,274.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,777.69, 31,423.52 and 14,274.02 is: 19,692.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,777.69 : 31,423.52 = 14,274.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,777.69/31,423.52 = 14,274.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,777.69x = 31,423.52 × 14,274.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,777.69x = 448,539,881.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,539,881.58/22,777.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,692.08

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