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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,552.76, 31,129.56 and 14,595.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,552.76, 31,129.56 and 14,595.53 is: 20,146.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,552.76 : 31,129.56 = 14,595.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,552.76/31,129.56 = 14,595.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,552.76x = 31,129.56 × 14,595.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,552.76x = 454,352,271.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,352,271.22/22,552.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,146.20

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