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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,674.57, 31,304.91 and 14,611.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,674.57, 31,304.91 and 14,611.07 is: 20,172.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,674.57 : 31,304.91 = 14,611.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,674.57/31,304.91 = 14,611.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,674.57x = 31,304.91 × 14,611.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,674.57x = 457,398,289.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,398,289.56/22,674.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,172.30

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