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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,668.66, 31,263.84 and 14,603.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,668.66, 31,263.84 and 14,603.76 is: 20,141.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,668.66 : 31,263.84 = 14,603.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,668.66/31,263.84 = 14,603.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,668.66x = 31,263.84 × 14,603.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,668.66x = 456,569,616.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,569,616.04/22,668.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,141.01

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