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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,952.92, 31,675.20 and 14,990.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,952.92, 31,675.20 and 14,990.44 is: 20,686.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,952.92 : 31,675.20 = 14,990.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,952.92/31,675.20 = 14,990.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,952.92x = 31,675.20 × 14,990.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,952.92x = 474,825,185.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,825,185.09/22,952.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,686.92

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