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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,849.16, 31,535.22 and 14,466.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,849.16, 31,535.22 and 14,466.44 is: 19,965.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,849.16 : 31,535.22 = 14,466.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,849.16/31,535.22 = 14,466.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,849.16x = 31,535.22 × 14,466.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,849.16x = 456,202,368.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,202,368.02/22,849.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,965.83

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