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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,672.92, 31,286.34 and 14,173.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,672.92, 31,286.34 and 14,173.32 is: 19,557.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,672.92 : 31,286.34 = 14,173.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,672.92/31,286.34 = 14,173.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,672.92x = 31,286.34 × 14,173.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,672.92x = 443,431,308.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,431,308.45/22,672.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,557.75

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