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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,673.67, 31,293.53 and 14,605.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,673.67, 31,293.53 and 14,605.03 is: 20,157.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,673.67 : 31,293.53 = 14,605.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,673.67/31,293.53 = 14,605.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,673.67x = 31,293.53 × 14,605.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,673.67x = 457,042,944.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,042,944.46/22,673.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,157.43

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