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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,802.97, 31,468.62 and 14,305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,802.97, 31,468.62 and 14,305.44 is: 19,741.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,802.97 : 31,468.62 = 14,305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,802.97/31,468.62 = 14,305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,802.97x = 31,468.62 × 14,305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,802.97x = 450,172,455.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,172,455.29/22,802.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,741.83

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