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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,690.52, 31,007.82 and 14,834.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,690.52, 31,007.82 and 14,834.22 is: 22,231.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,690.52 : 31,007.82 = 14,834.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,690.52/31,007.82 = 14,834.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,690.52x = 31,007.82 × 14,834.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,690.52x = 459,976,823.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,976,823.60/20,690.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,231.28

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