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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,609.44, 31,190.50 and 14,654.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,609.44, 31,190.50 and 14,654.24 is: 20,216.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,609.44 : 31,190.50 = 14,654.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,609.44/31,190.50 = 14,654.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,609.44x = 31,190.50 × 14,654.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,609.44x = 457,073,072.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,073,072.72/22,609.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,216.03

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