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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,500.28, 31,055.10 and 14,947.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,500.28, 31,055.10 and 14,947.24 is: 20,630.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,500.28 : 31,055.10 = 14,947.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,500.28/31,055.10 = 14,947.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,500.28x = 31,055.10 × 14,947.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,500.28x = 464,188,032.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,188,032.92/22,500.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,630.32

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