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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,534.84, 31,087.74 and 14,579.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,534.84, 31,087.74 and 14,579.65 is: 20,113.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,534.84 : 31,087.74 = 14,579.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,534.84/31,087.74 = 14,579.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,534.84x = 31,087.74 × 14,579.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,534.84x = 453,248,368.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,248,368.49/22,534.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,113.23

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