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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,475.70, 31,009.07 and 14,522.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,475.70, 31,009.07 and 14,522.61 is: 20,036.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,475.70 : 31,009.07 = 14,522.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,475.70/31,009.07 = 14,522.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,475.70x = 31,009.07 × 14,522.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,475.70x = 450,332,630.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,332,630.07/22,475.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,036.42

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