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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,763.79, 31,419.08 and 14,792.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,763.79, 31,419.08 and 14,792.18 is: 20,416.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,763.79 : 31,419.08 = 14,792.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,763.79/31,419.08 = 14,792.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,763.79x = 31,419.08 × 14,792.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,763.79x = 464,756,686.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,756,686.79/22,763.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,416.49

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