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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,614.31, 31,187.34 and 14,117.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,614.31, 31,187.34 and 14,117.22 is: 19,469.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,614.31 : 31,187.34 = 14,117.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,614.31/31,187.34 = 14,117.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,614.31x = 31,187.34 × 14,117.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,614.31x = 440,278,500.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,278,500.29/22,614.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,469.02

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