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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,732.10, 31,355.65 and 14,676.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,732.10, 31,355.65 and 14,676.02 is: 20,243.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,732.10 : 31,355.65 = 14,676.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,732.10/31,355.65 = 14,676.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,732.10x = 31,355.65 × 14,676.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,732.10x = 460,176,146.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,176,146.51/22,732.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,243.45

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