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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,926.28, 31,633.44 and 14,980.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,926.28, 31,633.44 and 14,980.18 is: 20,669.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,926.28 : 31,633.44 = 14,980.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,926.28/31,633.44 = 14,980.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,926.28x = 31,633.44 × 14,980.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,926.28x = 473,874,625.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,874,625.22/22,926.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,669.49

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