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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,628.93, 31,248.94 and 14,576.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,628.93, 31,248.94 and 14,576.59 is: 20,129.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,628.93 : 31,248.94 = 14,576.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,628.93/31,248.94 = 14,576.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,628.93x = 31,248.94 × 14,576.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,628.93x = 455,502,830.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,502,830.07/22,628.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,129.23

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