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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,928.77, 31,655.51 and 14,984.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,928.77, 31,655.51 and 14,984.29 is: 20,687.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,928.77 : 31,655.51 = 14,984.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,928.77/31,655.51 = 14,984.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,928.77x = 31,655.51 × 14,984.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,928.77x = 474,335,341.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,335,341.94/22,928.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,687.34

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