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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,544.83, 31,121.47 and 14,051.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,544.83, 31,121.47 and 14,051.20 is: 19,396.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,544.83 : 31,121.47 = 14,051.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,544.83/31,121.47 = 14,051.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,544.83x = 31,121.47 × 14,051.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,544.83x = 437,293,830.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,293,830.81/22,544.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,396.63

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