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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,934.34, 31,637.73 and 14,981.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,934.34, 31,637.73 and 14,981.22 is: 20,666.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,934.34 : 31,637.73 = 14,981.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,934.34/31,637.73 = 14,981.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,934.34x = 31,637.73 × 14,981.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,934.34x = 473,971,793.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,971,793.43/22,934.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,666.47

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