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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,628.73, 31,247.49 and 14,145.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,628.73, 31,247.49 and 14,145.35 is: 19,532.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,628.73 : 31,247.49 = 14,145.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,628.73/31,247.49 = 14,145.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,628.73x = 31,247.49 × 14,145.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,628.73x = 442,006,611.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,006,611.94/22,628.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,532.98

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