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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,849.76, 31,546.29 and 14,359.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,849.76, 31,546.29 and 14,359.07 is: 19,824.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,849.76 : 31,546.29 = 14,359.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,849.76/31,546.29 = 14,359.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,849.76x = 31,546.29 × 14,359.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,849.76x = 452,975,519.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,975,519.06/22,849.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,824.08

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