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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,461.15, 31,006.35 and 14,507.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,461.15, 31,006.35 and 14,507.25 is: 20,026.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,461.15 : 31,006.35 = 14,507.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,461.15/31,006.35 = 14,507.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,461.15x = 31,006.35 × 14,507.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,461.15x = 449,816,798.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,816,798.50/22,461.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,026.44

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