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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,924.27, 31,649.30 and 14,979.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,924.27, 31,649.30 and 14,979.79 is: 20,681.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,924.27 : 31,649.30 = 14,979.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,924.27/31,649.30 = 14,979.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,924.27x = 31,649.30 × 14,979.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,924.27x = 474,099,867.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,099,867.65/22,924.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,681.13

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