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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,906.92, 31,611.66 and 14,944.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,906.92, 31,611.66 and 14,944.44 is: 20,623.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,906.92 : 31,611.66 = 14,944.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,906.92/31,611.66 = 14,944.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,906.92x = 31,611.66 × 14,944.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,906.92x = 472,418,556.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,418,556.17/22,906.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,623.40

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