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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,609.59, 31,216.69 and 14,124.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,609.59, 31,216.69 and 14,124.63 is: 19,501.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,609.59 : 31,216.69 = 14,124.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,609.59/31,216.69 = 14,124.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,609.59x = 31,216.69 × 14,124.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,609.59x = 440,924,196.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,924,196.07/22,609.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,501.64

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