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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,797.92, 31,436.34 and 14,825.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,797.92, 31,436.34 and 14,825.36 is: 20,442.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,797.92 : 31,436.34 = 14,825.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,797.92/31,436.34 = 14,825.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,797.92x = 31,436.34 × 14,825.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,797.92x = 466,055,080.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,055,080.58/22,797.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,442.88

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