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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,708.23, 31,319.60 and 14,753.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,708.23, 31,319.60 and 14,753.02 is: 20,347.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,708.23 : 31,319.60 = 14,753.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,708.23/31,319.60 = 14,753.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,708.23x = 31,319.60 × 14,753.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,708.23x = 462,058,685.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,058,685.19/22,708.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,347.63

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