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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,573.86, 31,141.58 and 14,618.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,573.86, 31,141.58 and 14,618.64 is: 20,167.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,573.86 : 31,141.58 = 14,618.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,573.86/31,141.58 = 14,618.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,573.86x = 31,141.58 × 14,618.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,573.86x = 455,247,473.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,247,473.96/22,573.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,167.02

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