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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,525.70, 31,086.34 and 14,958.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,525.70, 31,086.34 and 14,958.98 is: 20,643.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,525.70 : 31,086.34 = 14,958.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,525.70/31,086.34 = 14,958.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,525.70x = 31,086.34 × 14,958.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,525.70x = 465,019,938.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,019,938.33/22,525.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,643.97

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