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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,808.88, 31,476.87 and 14,311.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,808.88, 31,476.87 and 14,311.44 is: 19,750.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,808.88 : 31,476.87 = 14,311.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,808.88/31,476.87 = 14,311.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,808.88x = 31,476.87 × 14,311.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,808.88x = 450,479,336.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,479,336.39/22,808.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,750.17

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