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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,799.88, 31,444.20 and 14,839.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,799.88, 31,444.20 and 14,839.20 is: 20,465.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,799.88 : 31,444.20 = 14,839.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,799.88/31,444.20 = 14,839.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,799.88x = 31,444.20 × 14,839.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,799.88x = 466,606,772.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,606,772.64/22,799.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,465.32

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