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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,541.76, 31,112.64 and 14,169.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,541.76, 31,112.64 and 14,169.60 is: 19,557.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,541.76 : 31,112.64 = 14,169.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,541.76/31,112.64 = 14,169.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,541.76x = 31,112.64 × 14,169.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,541.76x = 440,853,663.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,853,663.74/22,541.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,557.20

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