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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,564, 31,131.12 and 14,612.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,564, 31,131.12 and 14,612.32 is: 20,160.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,564 : 31,131.12 = 14,612.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,564/31,131.12 = 14,612.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,564x = 31,131.12 × 14,612.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,564x = 454,897,887.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,897,887.40/22,564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,160.34

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