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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,726.87, 31,366.90 and 14,658.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,726.87, 31,366.90 and 14,658.25 is: 20,230.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,726.87 : 31,366.90 = 14,658.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,726.87/31,366.90 = 14,658.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,726.87x = 31,366.90 × 14,658.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,726.87x = 459,783,861.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,783,861.93/22,726.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,230.85

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