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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,581.16, 31,165.46 and 14,084.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,581.16, 31,165.46 and 14,084.68 is: 19,439.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,581.16 : 31,165.46 = 14,084.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,581.16/31,165.46 = 14,084.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,581.16x = 31,165.46 × 14,084.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,581.16x = 438,955,531.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,955,531.15/22,581.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,439.02

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