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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,624.76, 31,223.40 and 14,673.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,624.76, 31,223.40 and 14,673.80 is: 20,250.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,624.76 : 31,223.40 = 14,673.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,624.76/31,223.40 = 14,673.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,624.76x = 31,223.40 × 14,673.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,624.76x = 458,165,926.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,165,926.92/22,624.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,250.64

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