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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,617.97, 31,192.36 and 14,120.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,617.97, 31,192.36 and 14,120.88 is: 19,474.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,617.97 : 31,192.36 = 14,120.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,617.97/31,192.36 = 14,120.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,617.97x = 31,192.36 × 14,120.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,617.97x = 440,463,572.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,463,572.48/22,617.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,474.05

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