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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,538.54, 31,092.71 and 14,583.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,538.54, 31,092.71 and 14,583.33 is: 20,118.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,538.54 : 31,092.71 = 14,583.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,538.54/31,092.71 = 14,583.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,538.54x = 31,092.71 × 14,583.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,538.54x = 453,435,177.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,435,177.61/22,538.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,118.22

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