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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,816.89, 31,477.41 and 14,313.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,816.89, 31,477.41 and 14,313.24 is: 19,746.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,816.89 : 31,477.41 = 14,313.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,816.89/31,477.41 = 14,313.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,816.89x = 31,477.41 × 14,313.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,816.89x = 450,543,723.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,543,723.91/22,816.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,746.06

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