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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,803.23, 31,467.88 and 14,830.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,803.23, 31,467.88 and 14,830.40 is: 20,465.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,803.23 : 31,467.88 = 14,830.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,803.23/31,467.88 = 14,830.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,803.23x = 31,467.88 × 14,830.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,803.23x = 466,681,247.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,681,247.55/22,803.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,465.58

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