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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,576.96, 31,159.85 and 14,642.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,576.96, 31,159.85 and 14,642.27 is: 20,208.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,576.96 : 31,159.85 = 14,642.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,576.96/31,159.85 = 14,642.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,576.96x = 31,159.85 × 14,642.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,576.96x = 456,250,707.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,250,707.85/22,576.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,208.69

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