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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,848.16, 31,533.84 and 14,465.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,848.16, 31,533.84 and 14,465.44 is: 19,964.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,848.16 : 31,533.84 = 14,465.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,848.16/31,533.84 = 14,465.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,848.16x = 31,533.84 × 14,465.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,848.16x = 456,150,870.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,150,870.49/22,848.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,964.45

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