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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,670.65, 31,264.57 and 14,170.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,670.65, 31,264.57 and 14,170.06 is: 19,541.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,670.65 : 31,264.57 = 14,170.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,670.65/31,264.57 = 14,170.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,670.65x = 31,264.57 × 14,170.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,670.65x = 443,020,832.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,020,832.77/22,670.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,541.60

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