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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,936.92, 31,659.54 and 14,870.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,936.92, 31,659.54 and 14,870.28 is: 20,525.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,936.92 : 31,659.54 = 14,870.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,936.92/31,659.54 = 14,870.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,936.92x = 31,659.54 × 14,870.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,936.92x = 470,786,224.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,786,224.47/22,936.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,525.26

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