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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,622.49, 31,237.38 and 14,134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,622.49, 31,237.38 and 14,134.50 is: 19,517.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,622.49 : 31,237.38 = 14,134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,622.49/31,237.38 = 14,134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,622.49x = 31,237.38 × 14,134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,622.49x = 441,524,747.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,524,747.61/22,622.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,517.07

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