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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,848.03, 31,521.42 and 14,346.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,848.03, 31,521.42 and 14,346.54 is: 19,792.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,848.03 : 31,521.42 = 14,346.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,848.03/31,521.42 = 14,346.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,848.03x = 31,521.42 × 14,346.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,848.03x = 452,223,312.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,223,312.89/22,848.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,792.66

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