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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,954.56, 31,684.02 and 14,998.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,954.56, 31,684.02 and 14,998.08 is: 20,701.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,954.56 : 31,684.02 = 14,998.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,954.56/31,684.02 = 14,998.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,954.56x = 31,684.02 × 14,998.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,954.56x = 475,199,466.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,199,466.68/22,954.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,701.75

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