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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,592.25, 31,191.93 and 14,529.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,592.25, 31,191.93 and 14,529.53 is: 20,060.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,592.25 : 31,191.93 = 14,529.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,592.25/31,191.93 = 14,529.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,592.25x = 31,191.93 × 14,529.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,592.25x = 453,204,160.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,204,160.67/22,592.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,060.16

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