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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,946.52, 31,653.36 and 14,445.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,946.52, 31,653.36 and 14,445.48 is: 19,926.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,946.52 : 31,653.36 = 14,445.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,946.52/31,653.36 = 14,445.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,946.52x = 31,653.36 × 14,445.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,946.52x = 457,247,978.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,247,978.81/22,946.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,926.68

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