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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,799.54, 31,463.88 and 14,302.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,799.54, 31,463.88 and 14,302.02 is: 19,737.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,799.54 : 31,463.88 = 14,302.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,799.54/31,463.88 = 14,302.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,799.54x = 31,463.88 × 14,302.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,799.54x = 449,997,041.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,997,041.04/22,799.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,737.11

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