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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,610.44, 31,191.88 and 14,655.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,610.44, 31,191.88 and 14,655.24 is: 20,217.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,610.44 : 31,191.88 = 14,655.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,610.44/31,191.88 = 14,655.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,610.44x = 31,191.88 × 14,655.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,610.44x = 457,124,487.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,124,487.45/22,610.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,217.41

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