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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,557.33, 31,143.26 and 14,494.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,557.33, 31,143.26 and 14,494.59 is: 20,011.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,557.33 : 31,143.26 = 14,494.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,557.33/31,143.26 = 14,494.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,557.33x = 31,143.26 × 14,494.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,557.33x = 451,408,712.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,408,712.49/22,557.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,011.62

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