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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,924.92, 31,636.50 and 14,962.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,924.92, 31,636.50 and 14,962.44 is: 20,648.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,924.92 : 31,636.50 = 14,962.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,924.92/31,636.50 = 14,962.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,924.92x = 31,636.50 × 14,962.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,924.92x = 473,359,233.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,359,233.06/22,924.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,648.24

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