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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,862.69, 31,480.42 and 20,014.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,862.69, 31,480.42 and 20,014.13 is: 27,558.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,862.69 : 31,480.42 = 20,014.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,862.69/31,480.42 = 20,014.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,862.69x = 31,480.42 × 20,014.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,862.69x = 630,053,218.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,053,218.33/22,862.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,558.14

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