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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,915.64, 31,628.94 and 14,943.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,915.64, 31,628.94 and 14,943.98 is: 20,626.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,915.64 : 31,628.94 = 14,943.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,915.64/31,628.94 = 14,943.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,915.64x = 31,628.94 × 14,943.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,915.64x = 472,662,246.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,662,246.78/22,915.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,626.19

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