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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,872.56, 31,561.11 and 14,925.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,872.56, 31,561.11 and 14,925.51 is: 20,595.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,872.56 : 31,561.11 = 14,925.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,872.56/31,561.11 = 14,925.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,872.56x = 31,561.11 × 14,925.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,872.56x = 471,065,662.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,065,662.92/22,872.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,595.24

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