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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,711.58, 31,327.35 and 14,655.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,711.58, 31,327.35 and 14,655.52 is: 20,215.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,711.58 : 31,327.35 = 14,655.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,711.58/31,327.35 = 14,655.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,711.58x = 31,327.35 × 14,655.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,711.58x = 459,118,604.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,118,604.47/22,711.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,215.18

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