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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,629.23, 31,248.18 and 14,145.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,629.23, 31,248.18 and 14,145.85 is: 19,533.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,629.23 : 31,248.18 = 14,145.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,629.23/31,248.18 = 14,145.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,629.23x = 31,248.18 × 14,145.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,629.23x = 442,032,067.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,032,067.05/22,629.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,533.68

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