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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,937.84, 31,642.55 and 14,984.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,937.84, 31,642.55 and 14,984.72 is: 20,671.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,937.84 : 31,642.55 = 14,984.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,937.84/31,642.55 = 14,984.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,937.84x = 31,642.55 × 14,984.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,937.84x = 474,154,751.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,154,751.84/22,937.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,671.29

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