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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,795.70, 31,433.27 and 14,823.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,795.70, 31,433.27 and 14,823.14 is: 20,439.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,795.70 : 31,433.27 = 14,823.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,795.70/31,433.27 = 14,823.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,795.70x = 31,433.27 × 14,823.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,795.70x = 465,939,761.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,939,761.87/22,795.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,439.81

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