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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,864.68, 31,546.26 and 14,904

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,864.68, 31,546.26 and 14,904 is: 20,562.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,864.68 : 31,546.26 = 14,904 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,864.68/31,546.26 = 14,904/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,864.68x = 31,546.26 × 14,904
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,864.68x = 470,165,459.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,165,459.04/22,864.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,562.96

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