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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,577.34, 31,149.99 and 14,606.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,577.34, 31,149.99 and 14,606.94 is: 20,153.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,577.34 : 31,149.99 = 14,606.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,577.34/31,149.99 = 14,606.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,577.34x = 31,149.99 × 14,606.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,577.34x = 455,006,034.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,006,034.93/22,577.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,153.22

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