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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,928.67, 31,641.74 and 14,966.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,928.67, 31,641.74 and 14,966.19 is: 20,653.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,928.67 : 31,641.74 = 14,966.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,928.67/31,641.74 = 14,966.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,928.67x = 31,641.74 × 14,966.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,928.67x = 473,556,217.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,556,217.94/22,928.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,653.45

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