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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,927.83, 31,627.01 and 14,416.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,927.83, 31,627.01 and 14,416.48 is: 19,886.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,927.83 : 31,627.01 = 14,416.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,927.83/31,627.01 = 14,416.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,927.83x = 31,627.01 × 14,416.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,927.83x = 455,950,151.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,950,151.61/22,927.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,886.32

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