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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,901.85, 31,608.77 and 14,944.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,901.85, 31,608.77 and 14,944.01 is: 20,625.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,901.85 : 31,608.77 = 14,944.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,901.85/31,608.77 = 14,944.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,901.85x = 31,608.77 × 14,944.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,901.85x = 472,361,542.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,361,542.20/22,901.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,625.48

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