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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,592.82, 31,179.15 and 14,099.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,592.82, 31,179.15 and 14,099.97 is: 19,458.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,592.82 : 31,179.15 = 14,099.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,592.82/31,179.15 = 14,099.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,592.82x = 31,179.15 × 14,099.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,592.82x = 439,625,079.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,625,079.63/22,592.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,458.62

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