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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,710.58, 31,325.97 and 14,654.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,710.58, 31,325.97 and 14,654.52 is: 20,213.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,710.58 : 31,325.97 = 14,654.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,710.58/31,325.97 = 14,654.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,710.58x = 31,325.97 × 14,654.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,710.58x = 459,067,108.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,067,108.84/22,710.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,213.80

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