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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,934.76, 31,661.12 and 14,449.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,934.76, 31,661.12 and 14,449.20 is: 19,946.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,934.76 : 31,661.12 = 14,449.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,934.76/31,661.12 = 14,449.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,934.76x = 31,661.12 × 14,449.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,934.76x = 457,477,855.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,477,855.10/22,934.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,946.92

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