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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,873.09, 31,565.84 and 14,143.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,873.09, 31,565.84 and 14,143.66 is: 19,518.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,873.09 : 31,565.84 = 14,143.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,873.09/31,565.84 = 14,143.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,873.09x = 31,565.84 × 14,143.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,873.09x = 446,456,508.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,456,508.57/22,873.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,518.85

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