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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,778.26, 31,448.64 and 14,292.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,778.26, 31,448.64 and 14,292.03 is: 19,732.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,778.26 : 31,448.64 = 14,292.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,778.26/31,448.64 = 14,292.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,778.26x = 31,448.64 × 14,292.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,778.26x = 449,464,906.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,464,906.34/22,778.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,732.19

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