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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,845.39, 31,516.74 and 14,341.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,845.39, 31,516.74 and 14,341.74 is: 19,785.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,845.39 : 31,516.74 = 14,341.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,845.39/31,516.74 = 14,341.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,845.39x = 31,516.74 × 14,341.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,845.39x = 452,004,890.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,004,890.73/22,845.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,785.39

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