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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,575.59, 31,147.58 and 14,605.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,575.59, 31,147.58 and 14,605.19 is: 20,150.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,575.59 : 31,147.58 = 14,605.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,575.59/31,147.58 = 14,605.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,575.59x = 31,147.58 × 14,605.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,575.59x = 454,916,250.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,916,250.91/22,575.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,150.80

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