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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,803.60, 31,469.50 and 14,306.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,803.60, 31,469.50 and 14,306.10 is: 19,742.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,803.60 : 31,469.50 = 14,306.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,803.60/31,469.50 = 14,306.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,803.60x = 31,469.50 × 14,306.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,803.60x = 450,205,813.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,205,813.95/22,803.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,742.75

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