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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,604.92, 31,188.60 and 14,108.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,604.92, 31,188.60 and 14,108.38 is: 19,465.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,604.92 : 31,188.60 = 14,108.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,604.92/31,188.60 = 14,108.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,604.92x = 31,188.60 × 14,108.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,604.92x = 440,020,620.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,020,620.47/22,604.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,465.70

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