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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,924.89, 31,643.10 and 14,968.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,924.89, 31,643.10 and 14,968.35 is: 20,660.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,924.89 : 31,643.10 = 14,968.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,924.89/31,643.10 = 14,968.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,924.89x = 31,643.10 × 14,968.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,924.89x = 473,644,995.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,644,995.89/22,924.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,660.73

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