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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,608.44, 31,189.12 and 14,653.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,608.44, 31,189.12 and 14,653.24 is: 20,214.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,608.44 : 31,189.12 = 14,653.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,608.44/31,189.12 = 14,653.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,608.44x = 31,189.12 × 14,653.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,608.44x = 457,021,660.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,021,660.75/22,608.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,214.65

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