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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,716.66, 31,348.08 and 14,774.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,716.66, 31,348.08 and 14,774.52 is: 20,388.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,716.66 : 31,348.08 = 14,774.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,716.66/31,348.08 = 14,774.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,716.66x = 31,348.08 × 14,774.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,716.66x = 463,152,834.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,152,834.92/22,716.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,388.25

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