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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,945.69, 31,682.97 and 14,883.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,945.69, 31,682.97 and 14,883.17 is: 20,550.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,945.69 : 31,682.97 = 14,883.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,945.69/31,682.97 = 14,883.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,945.69x = 31,682.97 × 14,883.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,945.69x = 471,543,107.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,543,107.82/22,945.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,550.40

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