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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,719.69, 31,335.39 and 14,764.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,719.69, 31,335.39 and 14,764.46 is: 20,363.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,719.69 : 31,335.39 = 14,764.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,719.69/31,335.39 = 14,764.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,719.69x = 31,335.39 × 14,764.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,719.69x = 462,649,955.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,649,955.56/22,719.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,363.39

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