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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,641.03, 31,244.73 and 14,148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,641.03, 31,244.73 and 14,148.08 is: 19,524.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,641.03 : 31,244.73 = 14,148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,641.03/31,244.73 = 14,148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,641.03x = 31,244.73 × 14,148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,641.03x = 442,052,939.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,052,939.62/22,641.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,524.42

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