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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,683.16, 31,291.86 and 14,727.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,683.16, 31,291.86 and 14,727.88 is: 20,317.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,683.16 : 31,291.86 = 14,727.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,683.16/31,291.86 = 14,727.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,683.16x = 31,291.86 × 14,727.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,683.16x = 460,862,759.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,862,759.06/22,683.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,317.40

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