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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,860.98, 31,567.64 and 14,377.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,860.98, 31,567.64 and 14,377.30 is: 19,852.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,860.98 : 31,567.64 = 14,377.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,860.98/31,567.64 = 14,377.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,860.98x = 31,567.64 × 14,377.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,860.98x = 453,857,499.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,857,499.75/22,860.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,852.93

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