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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,501.28, 31,056.48 and 14,948.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,501.28, 31,056.48 and 14,948.24 is: 20,631.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,501.28 : 31,056.48 = 14,948.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,501.28/31,056.48 = 14,948.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,501.28x = 31,056.48 × 14,948.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,501.28x = 464,239,716.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,239,716.60/22,501.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,631.70

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