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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,550.59, 31,109.43 and 14,595.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,550.59, 31,109.43 and 14,595.38 is: 20,134.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,550.59 : 31,109.43 = 14,595.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,550.59/31,109.43 = 14,595.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,550.59x = 31,109.43 × 14,595.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,550.59x = 454,053,952.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,053,952.43/22,550.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,134.90

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