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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,927.77, 31,654.13 and 14,983.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,927.77, 31,654.13 and 14,983.29 is: 20,685.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,927.77 : 31,654.13 = 14,983.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,927.77/31,654.13 = 14,983.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,927.77x = 31,654.13 × 14,983.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,927.77x = 474,282,934.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,282,934.57/22,927.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,685.96

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