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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,635.36, 31,255.44 and 14,691.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,635.36, 31,255.44 and 14,691.24 is: 20,286.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,635.36 : 31,255.44 = 14,691.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,635.36/31,255.44 = 14,691.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,635.36x = 31,255.44 × 14,691.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,635.36x = 459,181,170.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,181,170.35/22,635.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,286.01

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