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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,865.72, 31,552.62 and 14,482.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,865.72, 31,552.62 and 14,482.04 is: 19,983.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,865.72 : 31,552.62 = 14,482.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,865.72/31,552.62 = 14,482.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,865.72x = 31,552.62 × 14,482.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,865.72x = 456,946,304.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,946,304.94/22,865.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,983.90

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