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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,881.49, 31,572.99 and 14,379.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,881.49, 31,572.99 and 14,379.53 is: 19,841.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,881.49 : 31,572.99 = 14,379.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,881.49/31,572.99 = 14,379.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,881.49x = 31,572.99 × 14,379.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,881.49x = 454,004,599.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,004,599.03/22,881.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,841.57

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