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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,568.16, 31,147.50 and 14,071.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,568.16, 31,147.50 and 14,071.66 is: 19,421.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,568.16 : 31,147.50 = 14,071.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,568.16/31,147.50 = 14,071.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,568.16x = 31,147.50 × 14,071.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,568.16x = 438,297,029.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,297,029.85/22,568.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,421.04

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