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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,467.77, 31,012.77 and 14,503.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,467.77, 31,012.77 and 14,503.85 is: 20,019.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,467.77 : 31,012.77 = 14,503.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,467.77/31,012.77 = 14,503.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,467.77x = 31,012.77 × 14,503.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,467.77x = 449,804,409.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,804,409.10/22,467.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,019.99

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