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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,932.47, 31,633.39 and 14,421.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,932.47, 31,633.39 and 14,421.13 is: 19,892.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,932.47 : 31,633.39 = 14,421.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,932.47/31,633.39 = 14,421.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,932.47x = 31,633.39 × 14,421.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,932.47x = 456,189,168.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,189,168.47/22,932.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,892.72

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