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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,650.41, 31,246.66 and 14,695.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,650.41, 31,246.66 and 14,695.13 is: 20,272.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,650.41 : 31,246.66 = 14,695.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,650.41/31,246.66 = 14,695.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,650.41x = 31,246.66 × 14,695.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,650.41x = 459,173,730.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,173,730.77/22,650.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,272.20

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