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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,622.76, 31,220.64 and 14,671.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,622.76, 31,220.64 and 14,671.80 is: 20,247.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,622.76 : 31,220.64 = 14,671.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,622.76/31,220.64 = 14,671.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,622.76x = 31,220.64 × 14,671.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,622.76x = 458,062,985.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,062,985.95/22,622.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,247.88

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