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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,624.13, 31,222.37 and 14,131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,624.13, 31,222.37 and 14,131.28 is: 19,501.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,624.13 : 31,222.37 = 14,131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,624.13/31,222.37 = 14,131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,624.13x = 31,222.37 × 14,131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,624.13x = 441,212,060.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,212,060.13/22,624.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,501.83

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