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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,864.35, 31,557.70 and 13,914.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,864.35, 31,557.70 and 13,914.74 is: 19,205.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,864.35 : 31,557.70 = 13,914.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,864.35/31,557.70 = 13,914.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,864.35x = 31,557.70 × 13,914.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,864.35x = 439,117,109.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,117,109.27/22,864.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,205.32

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