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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,425.69, 30,931.50 and 14,759.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,425.69, 30,931.50 and 14,759.67 is: 20,357.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,425.69 : 30,931.50 = 14,759.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,425.69/30,931.50 = 14,759.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,425.69x = 30,931.50 × 14,759.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,425.69x = 456,538,732.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,538,732.61/22,425.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,357.85

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