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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,861.93, 31,542.47 and 14,901.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,861.93, 31,542.47 and 14,901.25 is: 20,559.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,861.93 : 31,542.47 = 14,901.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,861.93/31,542.47 = 14,901.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,861.93x = 31,542.47 × 14,901.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,861.93x = 470,022,156.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,022,156.58/22,861.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,559.16

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