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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,954.42, 31,677.27 and 14,991.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,954.42, 31,677.27 and 14,991.94 is: 20,688.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,954.42 : 31,677.27 = 14,991.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,954.42/31,677.27 = 14,991.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,954.42x = 31,677.27 × 14,991.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,954.42x = 474,903,731.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,903,731.20/22,954.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,688.99

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