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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,713.38, 31,326.68 and 14,758.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,713.38, 31,326.68 and 14,758.19 is: 20,354.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,713.38 : 31,326.68 = 14,758.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,713.38/31,326.68 = 14,758.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,713.38x = 31,326.68 × 14,758.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,713.38x = 462,325,095.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,325,095.51/22,713.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,354.75

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