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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,924.02, 31,648.95 and 14,979.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,924.02, 31,648.95 and 14,979.54 is: 20,680.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,924.02 : 31,648.95 = 14,979.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,924.02/31,648.95 = 14,979.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,924.02x = 31,648.95 × 14,979.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,924.02x = 474,086,712.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,086,712.48/22,924.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,680.78

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