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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,953.06, 31,681.95 and 14,996.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,953.06, 31,681.95 and 14,996.58 is: 20,699.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,953.06 : 31,681.95 = 14,996.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,953.06/31,681.95 = 14,996.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,953.06x = 31,681.95 × 14,996.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,953.06x = 475,120,897.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,120,897.73/22,953.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,699.68

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