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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,658.08, 31,279.52 and 14,164.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,658.08, 31,279.52 and 14,164.92 is: 19,554.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,658.08 : 31,279.52 = 14,164.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,658.08/31,279.52 = 14,164.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,658.08x = 31,279.52 × 14,164.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,658.08x = 443,071,898.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,071,898.44/22,658.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,554.70

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