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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,524.61, 31,084.83 and 14,957.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,524.61, 31,084.83 and 14,957.89 is: 20,642.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,524.61 : 31,084.83 = 14,957.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,524.61/31,084.83 = 14,957.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,524.61x = 31,084.83 × 14,957.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,524.61x = 464,963,467.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,963,467.81/22,524.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,642.46

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