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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,664.53, 31,267.36 and 14,160.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,664.53, 31,267.36 and 14,160.86 is: 19,535.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,664.53 : 31,267.36 = 14,160.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,664.53/31,267.36 = 14,160.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,664.53x = 31,267.36 × 14,160.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,664.53x = 442,772,703.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,772,703.85/22,664.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,535.93

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