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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,871.08, 31,561.86 and 14,494.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,871.08, 31,561.86 and 14,494.44 is: 20,002.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,871.08 : 31,561.86 = 14,494.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,871.08/31,561.86 = 14,494.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,871.08x = 31,561.86 × 14,494.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,871.08x = 457,471,486.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,471,486.06/22,871.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,002.18

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