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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,953.92, 31,676.58 and 14,991.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,953.92, 31,676.58 and 14,991.44 is: 20,688.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,953.92 : 31,676.58 = 14,991.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,953.92/31,676.58 = 14,991.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,953.92x = 31,676.58 × 14,991.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,953.92x = 474,877,548.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,877,548.48/22,953.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,688.30

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