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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,676.07, 31,306.98 and 14,612.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,676.07, 31,306.98 and 14,612.57 is: 20,174.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,676.07 : 31,306.98 = 14,612.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,676.07/31,306.98 = 14,612.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,676.07x = 31,306.98 × 14,612.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,676.07x = 457,475,280.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,475,280.20/22,676.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,174.36

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