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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,552.26, 31,128.87 and 14,595.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,552.26, 31,128.87 and 14,595.02 is: 20,145.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,552.26 : 31,128.87 = 14,595.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,552.26/31,128.87 = 14,595.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,552.26x = 31,128.87 × 14,595.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,552.26x = 454,326,480.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,326,480.23/22,552.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,145.50

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