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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,929.42, 31,642.77 and 14,966.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,929.42, 31,642.77 and 14,966.94 is: 20,654.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,929.42 : 31,642.77 = 14,966.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,929.42/31,642.77 = 14,966.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,929.42x = 31,642.77 × 14,966.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,929.42x = 473,595,440.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,595,440.02/22,929.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,654.49

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