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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,714.17, 31,332.27 and 14,761.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,714.17, 31,332.27 and 14,761.70 is: 20,362.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,714.17 : 31,332.27 = 14,761.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,714.17/31,332.27 = 14,761.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,714.17x = 31,332.27 × 14,761.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,714.17x = 462,517,468.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,517,468.75/22,714.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,362.50

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