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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,936.49, 31,638.87 and 14,425.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,936.49, 31,638.87 and 14,425.14 is: 19,898.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,936.49 : 31,638.87 = 14,425.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,936.49/31,638.87 = 14,425.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,936.49x = 31,638.87 × 14,425.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,936.49x = 456,395,129.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,395,129.19/22,936.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,898.22

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