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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,669.32, 31,289.82 and 14,711.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,669.32, 31,289.82 and 14,711.06 is: 20,305.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,669.32 : 31,289.82 = 14,711.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,669.32/31,289.82 = 14,711.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,669.32x = 31,289.82 × 14,711.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,669.32x = 460,306,419.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,306,419.41/22,669.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,305.26

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