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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,864.36, 31,557.72 and 14,892.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,864.36, 31,557.72 and 14,892.36 is: 20,554.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,864.36 : 31,557.72 = 14,892.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,864.36/31,557.72 = 14,892.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,864.36x = 31,557.72 × 14,892.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,864.36x = 469,968,927.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,968,927.02/22,864.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,554.65

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