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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,570.08, 31,147.92 and 14,189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,570.08, 31,147.92 and 14,189.28 is: 19,581.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,570.08 : 31,147.92 = 14,189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,570.08/31,147.92 = 14,189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,570.08x = 31,147.92 × 14,189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,570.08x = 441,966,558.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,966,558.30/22,570.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,581.97

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