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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,707.30, 31,307.94 and 14,627.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,707.30, 31,307.94 and 14,627.28 is: 20,167.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,707.30 : 31,307.94 = 14,627.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,707.30/31,307.94 = 14,627.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,707.30x = 31,307.94 × 14,627.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,707.30x = 457,950,004.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,950,004.60/22,707.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,167.52

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