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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,837.52, 31,506.90 and 14,336.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,837.52, 31,506.90 and 14,336.16 is: 19,778.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,837.52 : 31,506.90 = 14,336.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,837.52/31,506.90 = 14,336.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,837.52x = 31,506.90 × 14,336.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,837.52x = 451,687,959.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,687,959.50/22,837.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,778.33

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