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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,912.47, 31,619.52 and 14,950.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,912.47, 31,619.52 and 14,950.08 is: 20,631.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,912.47 : 31,619.52 = 14,950.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,912.47/31,619.52 = 14,950.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,912.47x = 31,619.52 × 14,950.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,912.47x = 472,714,353.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,714,353.56/22,912.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,631.31

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