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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,875.98, 31,588.55 and 14,392.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,875.98, 31,588.55 and 14,392.24 is: 19,873.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,875.98 : 31,588.55 = 14,392.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,875.98/31,588.55 = 14,392.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,875.98x = 31,588.55 × 14,392.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,875.98x = 454,629,762.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,629,762.95/22,875.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,873.68

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