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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,848.14, 31,536.74 and 14,344.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,848.14, 31,536.74 and 14,344.36 is: 19,799.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,848.14 : 31,536.74 = 14,344.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,848.14/31,536.74 = 14,344.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,848.14x = 31,536.74 × 14,344.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,848.14x = 452,374,308.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,374,308.81/22,848.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,799.17

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