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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,835.46, 31,502.04 and 14,333.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,835.46, 31,502.04 and 14,333.34 is: 19,773.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,835.46 : 31,502.04 = 14,333.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,835.46/31,502.04 = 14,333.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,835.46x = 31,502.04 × 14,333.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,835.46x = 451,529,450.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,529,450.01/22,835.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,773.17

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