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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,528.62, 31,086.45 and 14,143.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,528.62, 31,086.45 and 14,143.50 is: 19,516.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,528.62 : 31,086.45 = 14,143.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,528.62/31,086.45 = 14,143.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,528.62x = 31,086.45 × 14,143.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,528.62x = 439,671,205.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,671,205.58/22,528.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,516.12

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