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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,799.18, 31,462.02 and 14,305.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,799.18, 31,462.02 and 14,305.86 is: 19,741.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,799.18 : 31,462.02 = 14,305.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,799.18/31,462.02 = 14,305.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,799.18x = 31,462.02 × 14,305.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,799.18x = 450,091,253.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,091,253.44/22,799.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,741.55

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