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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,642.06, 31,225.55 and 14,144.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,642.06, 31,225.55 and 14,144.95 is: 19,507.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,642.06 : 31,225.55 = 14,144.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,642.06/31,225.55 = 14,144.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,642.06x = 31,225.55 × 14,144.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,642.06x = 441,683,843.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,683,843.47/22,642.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,507.23

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