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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,861.14, 31,527.84 and 14,364.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,861.14, 31,527.84 and 14,364.06 is: 19,809.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,861.14 : 31,527.84 = 14,364.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,861.14/31,527.84 = 14,364.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,861.14x = 31,527.84 × 14,364.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,861.14x = 452,867,785.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,867,785.43/22,861.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,809.50

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