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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,958.16, 31,663.08 and 14,994.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,958.16, 31,663.08 and 14,994.24 is: 20,679.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,958.16 : 31,663.08 = 14,994.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,958.16/31,663.08 = 14,994.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,958.16x = 31,663.08 × 14,994.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,958.16x = 474,763,820.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,763,820.66/22,958.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,679.52

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