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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,837.02, 31,506.41 and 14,335.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,837.02, 31,506.41 and 14,335.67 is: 19,777.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,837.02 : 31,506.41 = 14,335.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,837.02/31,506.41 = 14,335.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,837.02x = 31,506.41 × 14,335.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,837.02x = 451,665,267.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,665,267.43/22,837.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,777.77

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