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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,799.61, 31,463.99 and 14,302.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,799.61, 31,463.99 and 14,302.09 is: 19,737.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,799.61 : 31,463.99 = 14,302.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,799.61/31,463.99 = 14,302.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,799.61x = 31,463.99 × 14,302.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,799.61x = 450,000,738.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,000,738.08/22,799.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,737.21

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