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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,932.16, 31,653.10 and 14,975.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,932.16, 31,653.10 and 14,975.62 is: 20,670.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,932.16 : 31,653.10 = 14,975.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,932.16/31,653.10 = 14,975.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,932.16x = 31,653.10 × 14,975.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,932.16x = 474,024,797.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,024,797.42/22,932.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,670.74

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