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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,949.44, 31,675.52 and 14,977.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,949.44, 31,675.52 and 14,977.60 is: 20,672.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,949.44 : 31,675.52 = 14,977.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,949.44/31,675.52 = 14,977.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,949.44x = 31,675.52 × 14,977.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,949.44x = 474,423,268.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,423,268.35/22,949.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,672.54

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