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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,459.65, 31,006.97 and 14,916.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,459.65, 31,006.97 and 14,916.30 is: 20,592.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,459.65 : 31,006.97 = 14,916.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,459.65/31,006.97 = 14,916.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,459.65x = 31,006.97 × 14,916.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,459.65x = 462,509,266.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,509,266.61/22,459.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,592.90

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