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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,577.96, 31,161.23 and 14,643.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,577.96, 31,161.23 and 14,643.27 is: 20,210.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,577.96 : 31,161.23 = 14,643.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,577.96/31,161.23 = 14,643.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,577.96x = 31,161.23 × 14,643.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,577.96x = 456,302,304.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,302,304.42/22,577.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,210.08

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