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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,707.51, 31,318.62 and 14,752.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,707.51, 31,318.62 and 14,752.30 is: 20,346.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,707.51 : 31,318.62 = 14,752.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,707.51/31,318.62 = 14,752.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,707.51x = 31,318.62 × 14,752.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,707.51x = 462,021,604.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,021,604.06/22,707.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,346.64

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