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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,828.64, 31,477.88 and 14,751.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,828.64, 31,477.88 and 14,751.66 is: 20,340.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,828.64 : 31,477.88 = 14,751.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,828.64/31,477.88 = 14,751.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,828.64x = 31,477.88 × 14,751.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,828.64x = 464,350,854.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,350,854.64/22,828.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,340.72

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