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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,965.20, 31,696.34 and 14,993.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,965.20, 31,696.34 and 14,993.58 is: 20,693.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,965.20 : 31,696.34 = 14,993.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,965.20/31,696.34 = 14,993.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,965.20x = 31,696.34 × 14,993.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,965.20x = 475,241,534.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,241,534.53/22,965.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,693.99

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