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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,577.14, 31,139.67 and 14,613.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,577.14, 31,139.67 and 14,613.22 is: 20,155.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,577.14 : 31,139.67 = 14,613.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,577.14/31,139.67 = 14,613.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,577.14x = 31,139.67 × 14,613.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,577.14x = 455,050,848.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,050,848.44/22,577.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,155.38

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