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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,577.30, 31,171.75 and 14,082.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,577.30, 31,171.75 and 14,082.83 is: 19,443.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,577.30 : 31,171.75 = 14,082.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,577.30/31,171.75 = 14,082.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,577.30x = 31,171.75 × 14,082.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,577.30x = 438,986,463.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,986,463.57/22,577.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,443.71

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