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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,640.13, 31,237.02 and 14,150.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,640.13, 31,237.02 and 14,150.88 is: 19,524.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,640.13 : 31,237.02 = 14,150.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,640.13/31,237.02 = 14,150.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,640.13x = 31,237.02 × 14,150.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,640.13x = 442,031,321.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,031,321.58/22,640.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,524.24

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