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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,624.26, 31,222.71 and 14,673.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,624.26, 31,222.71 and 14,673.30 is: 20,249.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,624.26 : 31,222.71 = 14,673.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,624.26/31,222.71 = 14,673.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,624.26x = 31,222.71 × 14,673.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,624.26x = 458,140,190.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,140,190.64/22,624.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,249.95

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