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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,672.67, 31,292.15 and 14,604.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,672.67, 31,292.15 and 14,604.03 is: 20,156.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,672.67 : 31,292.15 = 14,604.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,672.67/31,292.15 = 14,604.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,672.67x = 31,292.15 × 14,604.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,672.67x = 456,991,424.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,991,424.34/22,672.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,156.05

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