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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,937.91, 31,660.92 and 14,871.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,937.91, 31,660.92 and 14,871.27 is: 20,526.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,937.91 : 31,660.92 = 14,871.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,937.91/31,660.92 = 14,871.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,937.91x = 31,660.92 × 14,871.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,937.91x = 470,838,089.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,838,089.77/22,937.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,526.63

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