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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,804.97, 31,471.38 and 14,307.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,804.97, 31,471.38 and 14,307.44 is: 19,744.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,804.97 : 31,471.38 = 14,307.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,804.97/31,471.38 = 14,307.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,804.97x = 31,471.38 × 14,307.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,804.97x = 450,274,881.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,274,881.07/22,804.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,744.59

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