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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,522.28, 31,060.56 and 14,556.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,522.28, 31,060.56 and 14,556.16 is: 20,074.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,522.28 : 31,060.56 = 14,556.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,522.28/31,060.56 = 14,556.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,522.28x = 31,060.56 × 14,556.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,522.28x = 452,122,481.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,122,481.05/22,522.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,074.45

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