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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,952.16, 31,662.26 and 14,999.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,952.16, 31,662.26 and 14,999.04 is: 20,691.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,952.16 : 31,662.26 = 14,999.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,952.16/31,662.26 = 14,999.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,952.16x = 31,662.26 × 14,999.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,952.16x = 474,903,504.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,903,504.23/22,952.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,691.02

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