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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,601.26, 31,178.55 and 14,211.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,601.26, 31,178.55 and 14,211.82 is: 19,605.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,601.26 : 31,178.55 = 14,211.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,601.26/31,178.55 = 14,211.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,601.26x = 31,178.55 × 14,211.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,601.26x = 443,103,940.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,103,940.46/22,601.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,605.28

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