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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,863.58, 31,565.36 and 14,372.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,863.58, 31,565.36 and 14,372.88 is: 19,843.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,863.58 : 31,565.36 = 14,372.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,863.58/31,565.36 = 14,372.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,863.58x = 31,565.36 × 14,372.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,863.58x = 453,685,131.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,685,131.44/22,863.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,843.14

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