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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,866.44, 31,560.18 and 14,477

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,866.44, 31,560.18 and 14,477 is: 19,981.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,866.44 : 31,560.18 = 14,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,866.44/31,560.18 = 14,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,866.44x = 31,560.18 × 14,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,866.44x = 456,896,725.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,896,725.86/22,866.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,981.10

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