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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,949.52, 31,657.48 and 14,448.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,949.52, 31,657.48 and 14,448.48 is: 19,930.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,949.52 : 31,657.48 = 14,448.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,949.52/31,657.48 = 14,448.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,949.52x = 31,657.48 × 14,448.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,949.52x = 457,402,466.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,402,466.63/22,949.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,930.81

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