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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,672.65, 31,267.33 and 14,172.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,672.65, 31,267.33 and 14,172.06 is: 19,544.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,672.65 : 31,267.33 = 14,172.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,672.65/31,267.33 = 14,172.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,672.65x = 31,267.33 × 14,172.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,672.65x = 443,122,476.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,122,476.80/22,672.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,544.36

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