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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,799.92, 31,439.10 and 14,827.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,799.92, 31,439.10 and 14,827.36 is: 20,445.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,799.92 : 31,439.10 = 14,827.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,799.92/31,439.10 = 14,827.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,799.92x = 31,439.10 × 14,827.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,799.92x = 466,158,853.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,158,853.78/22,799.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,445.64

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