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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,710.76, 31,337.35 and 14,208.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,710.76, 31,337.35 and 14,208.78 is: 19,605.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,710.76 : 31,337.35 = 14,208.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,710.76/31,337.35 = 14,208.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,710.76x = 31,337.35 × 14,208.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,710.76x = 445,265,511.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,265,511.93/22,710.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,605.93

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