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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,925.90, 31,644.35 and 14,859.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,925.90, 31,644.35 and 14,859.27 is: 20,510.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,925.90 : 31,644.35 = 14,859.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,925.90/31,644.35 = 14,859.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,925.90x = 31,644.35 × 14,859.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,925.90x = 470,211,866.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,211,866.33/22,925.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,510.08

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