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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,703.67, 31,313.31 and 14,748.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,703.67, 31,313.31 and 14,748.46 is: 20,341.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,703.67 : 31,313.31 = 14,748.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,703.67/31,313.31 = 14,748.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,703.67x = 31,313.31 × 14,748.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,703.67x = 461,823,100.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,823,100.00/22,703.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,341.34

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