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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,871.09, 31,563.08 and 14,141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,871.09, 31,563.08 and 14,141.66 is: 19,516.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,871.09 : 31,563.08 = 14,141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,871.09/31,563.08 = 14,141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,871.09x = 31,563.08 × 14,141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,871.09x = 446,354,117.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,354,117.39/22,871.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,516.09

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