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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,625.74, 31,241.87 and 14,137.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,625.74, 31,241.87 and 14,137.75 is: 19,521.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,625.74 : 31,241.87 = 14,137.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,625.74/31,241.87 = 14,137.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,625.74x = 31,241.87 × 14,137.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,625.74x = 441,689,747.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,689,747.59/22,625.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,521.56

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