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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,682.90, 31,306.27 and 14,614.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,682.90, 31,306.27 and 14,614.28 is: 20,170.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,682.90 : 31,306.27 = 14,614.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,682.90/31,306.27 = 14,614.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,682.90x = 31,306.27 × 14,614.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,682.90x = 457,518,595.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,518,595.54/22,682.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,170.20

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