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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,808.64, 31,483.44 and 14,436.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,808.64, 31,483.44 and 14,436.48 is: 19,927.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,808.64 : 31,483.44 = 14,436.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,808.64/31,483.44 = 14,436.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,808.64x = 31,483.44 × 14,436.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,808.64x = 454,510,051.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,510,051.89/22,808.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,927.10

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