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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,924.77, 31,649.99 and 14,980.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,924.77, 31,649.99 and 14,980.29 is: 20,681.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,924.77 : 31,649.99 = 14,980.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,924.77/31,649.99 = 14,980.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,924.77x = 31,649.99 × 14,980.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,924.77x = 474,125,953.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,125,953.80/22,924.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,681.82

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