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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,577.81, 31,172.44 and 14,083.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,577.81, 31,172.44 and 14,083.34 is: 19,444.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,577.81 : 31,172.44 = 14,083.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,577.81/31,172.44 = 14,083.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,577.81x = 31,172.44 × 14,083.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,577.81x = 439,011,844.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,011,844.87/22,577.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,444.40

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