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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,708.73, 31,320.29 and 14,753.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,708.73, 31,320.29 and 14,753.52 is: 20,348.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,708.73 : 31,320.29 = 14,753.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,708.73/31,320.29 = 14,753.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,708.73x = 31,320.29 × 14,753.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,708.73x = 462,084,524.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,084,524.92/22,708.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,348.32

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