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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,936.16, 31,658.62 and 14,979.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,936.16, 31,658.62 and 14,979.62 is: 20,676.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,936.16 : 31,658.62 = 14,979.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,936.16/31,658.62 = 14,979.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,936.16x = 31,658.62 × 14,979.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,936.16x = 474,234,097.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,234,097.32/22,936.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,676.26

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