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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,624.50, 31,224.66 and 14,869.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,624.50, 31,224.66 and 14,869.86 is: 20,522.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,624.50 : 31,224.66 = 14,869.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,624.50/31,224.66 = 14,869.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,624.50x = 31,224.66 × 14,869.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,624.50x = 464,306,451.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,306,451.00/22,624.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,522.29

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