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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,867.22, 31,554.68 and 14,483.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,867.22, 31,554.68 and 14,483.54 is: 19,985.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,867.22 : 31,554.68 = 14,483.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,867.22/31,554.68 = 14,483.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,867.22x = 31,554.68 × 14,483.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,867.22x = 457,023,469.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,023,469.97/22,867.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,985.97

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