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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,825.29, 31,502.52 and 13,875.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,825.29, 31,502.52 and 13,875.60 is: 19,150.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,825.29 : 31,502.52 = 13,875.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,825.29/31,502.52 = 13,875.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,825.29x = 31,502.52 × 13,875.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,825.29x = 437,116,484.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,116,484.65/22,825.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,150.53

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