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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,579.53, 31,174.97 and 14,094.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,579.53, 31,174.97 and 14,094.57 is: 19,460.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,579.53 : 31,174.97 = 14,094.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,579.53/31,174.97 = 14,094.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,579.53x = 31,174.97 × 14,094.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,579.53x = 439,397,796.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,397,796.91/22,579.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,460.01

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