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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,866.57, 31,558.68 and 13,914.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,866.57, 31,558.68 and 13,914.99 is: 19,204.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,866.57 : 31,558.68 = 13,914.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,866.57/31,558.68 = 13,914.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,866.57x = 31,558.68 × 13,914.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,866.57x = 439,138,716.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,138,716.61/22,866.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,204.40

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