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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,801.54, 31,466.64 and 14,304.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,801.54, 31,466.64 and 14,304.02 is: 19,739.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,801.54 : 31,466.64 = 14,304.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,801.54/31,466.64 = 14,304.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,801.54x = 31,466.64 × 14,304.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,801.54x = 450,099,447.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,099,447.89/22,801.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,739.87

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