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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,536.84, 31,090.50 and 14,581.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,536.84, 31,090.50 and 14,581.65 is: 20,115.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,536.84 : 31,090.50 = 14,581.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,536.84/31,090.50 = 14,581.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,536.84x = 31,090.50 × 14,581.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,536.84x = 453,350,789.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,350,789.33/22,536.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,115.99

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