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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,939.12, 31,661.04 and 14,554

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,939.12, 31,661.04 and 14,554 is: 20,087.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,939.12 : 31,661.04 = 14,554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,939.12/31,661.04 = 14,554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,939.12x = 31,661.04 × 14,554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,939.12x = 460,794,776.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,794,776.16/22,939.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,087.73

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