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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,922.52, 31,617.72 and 14,966.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,922.52, 31,617.72 and 14,966.70 is: 20,644.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,922.52 : 31,617.72 = 14,966.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,922.52/31,617.72 = 14,966.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,922.52x = 31,617.72 × 14,966.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,922.52x = 473,212,929.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,212,929.92/22,922.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,644.02

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