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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,616.08, 31,225.66 and 14,131.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,616.08, 31,225.66 and 14,131.14 is: 19,510.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,616.08 : 31,225.66 = 14,131.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,616.08/31,225.66 = 14,131.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,616.08x = 31,225.66 × 14,131.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,616.08x = 441,254,173.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,254,173.05/22,616.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,510.64

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