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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,952.79, 31,666.73 and 14,999.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,952.79, 31,666.73 and 14,999.63 is: 20,694.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,952.79 : 31,666.73 = 14,999.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,952.79/31,666.73 = 14,999.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,952.79x = 31,666.73 × 14,999.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,952.79x = 474,989,325.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,989,325.76/22,952.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,694.18

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