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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,898.38, 31,615.18 and 14,297.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,898.38, 31,615.18 and 14,297.66 is: 19,740.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,898.38 : 31,615.18 = 14,297.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,898.38/31,615.18 = 14,297.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,898.38x = 31,615.18 × 14,297.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,898.38x = 452,023,051.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,023,051.18/22,898.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,740.39

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