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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,822.10, 31,247.55 and 14,982.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,822.10, 31,247.55 and 14,982.90 is: 22,484.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,822.10 : 31,247.55 = 14,982.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,822.10/31,247.55 = 14,982.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,822.10x = 31,247.55 × 14,982.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,822.10x = 468,178,916.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,178,916.90/20,822.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,484.71

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