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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,659.27, 31,268.34 and 14,160.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,659.27, 31,268.34 and 14,160.93 is: 19,541.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,659.27 : 31,268.34 = 14,160.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,659.27/31,268.34 = 14,160.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,659.27x = 31,268.34 × 14,160.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,659.27x = 442,788,773.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,788,773.96/22,659.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,541.18

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