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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,710.56, 31,322.82 and 14,755.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,710.56, 31,322.82 and 14,755.34 is: 20,350.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,710.56 : 31,322.82 = 14,755.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,710.56/31,322.82 = 14,755.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,710.56x = 31,322.82 × 14,755.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,710.56x = 462,178,858.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,178,858.86/22,710.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,350.83

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