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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,861.56, 31,553.88 and 13,911.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,861.56, 31,553.88 and 13,911.94 is: 19,201.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,861.56 : 31,553.88 = 13,911.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,861.56/31,553.88 = 13,911.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,861.56x = 31,553.88 × 13,911.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,861.56x = 438,975,685.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,975,685.33/22,861.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,201.48

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