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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,951.37, 31,664.77 and 14,998.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,951.37, 31,664.77 and 14,998.21 is: 20,692.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,951.37 : 31,664.77 = 14,998.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,951.37/31,664.77 = 14,998.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,951.37x = 31,664.77 × 14,998.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,951.37x = 474,914,753.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,914,753.40/22,951.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,692.22

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