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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,637.88, 31,233.93 and 14,148.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,637.88, 31,233.93 and 14,148.63 is: 19,521.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,637.88 : 31,233.93 = 14,148.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,637.88/31,233.93 = 14,148.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,637.88x = 31,233.93 × 14,148.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,637.88x = 441,917,265.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,917,265.96/22,637.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,521.14

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