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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,860.12, 31,552.02 and 14,475

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,860.12, 31,552.02 and 14,475 is: 19,978.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,860.12 : 31,552.02 = 14,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,860.12/31,552.02 = 14,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,860.12x = 31,552.02 × 14,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,860.12x = 456,715,489.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,715,489.50/22,860.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,978.70

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