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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,511.44, 31,066.23 and 14,567.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,511.44, 31,066.23 and 14,567.50 is: 20,103.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,511.44 : 31,066.23 = 14,567.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,511.44/31,066.23 = 14,567.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,511.44x = 31,066.23 × 14,567.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,511.44x = 452,557,305.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,557,305.53/22,511.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,103.44

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