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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,865.22, 31,551.93 and 14,481.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,865.22, 31,551.93 and 14,481.54 is: 19,983.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,865.22 : 31,551.93 = 14,481.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,865.22/31,551.93 = 14,481.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,865.22x = 31,551.93 × 14,481.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,865.22x = 456,920,536.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,920,536.37/22,865.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,983.21

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