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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,563.12, 31,132.68 and 14,174.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,563.12, 31,132.68 and 14,174.76 is: 19,558.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,563.12 : 31,132.68 = 14,174.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,563.12/31,132.68 = 14,174.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,563.12x = 31,132.68 × 14,174.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,563.12x = 441,298,267.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,298,267.16/22,563.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,558.39

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