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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,595.58, 31,171.41 and 14,640.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,595.58, 31,171.41 and 14,640.48 is: 20,197.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,595.58 : 31,171.41 = 14,640.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,595.58/31,171.41 = 14,640.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,595.58x = 31,171.41 × 14,640.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,595.58x = 456,364,404.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,364,404.68/22,595.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,197.07

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