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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,522.68, 31,084.02 and 14,137.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,522.68, 31,084.02 and 14,137.56 is: 19,511.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,522.68 : 31,084.02 = 14,137.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,522.68/31,084.02 = 14,137.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,522.68x = 31,084.02 × 14,137.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,522.68x = 439,452,197.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,452,197.79/22,522.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,511.54

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