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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,936.34, 31,640.48 and 14,983.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,936.34, 31,640.48 and 14,983.22 is: 20,669.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,936.34 : 31,640.48 = 14,983.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,936.34/31,640.48 = 14,983.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,936.34x = 31,640.48 × 14,983.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,936.34x = 474,076,272.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,076,272.75/22,936.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,669.22

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