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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,870.08, 31,560.48 and 14,493.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,870.08, 31,560.48 and 14,493.44 is: 20,000.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,870.08 : 31,560.48 = 14,493.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,870.08/31,560.48 = 14,493.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,870.08x = 31,560.48 × 14,493.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,870.08x = 457,419,923.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,419,923.25/22,870.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,000.80

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