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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,799.79, 31,464.23 and 14,302.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,799.79, 31,464.23 and 14,302.26 is: 19,737.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,799.79 : 31,464.23 = 14,302.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,799.79/31,464.23 = 14,302.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,799.79x = 31,464.23 × 14,302.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,799.79x = 450,009,598.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,009,598.16/22,799.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,737.44

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