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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,966.50, 31,696.20 and 14,583

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,966.50, 31,696.20 and 14,583 is: 20,126.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,966.50 : 31,696.20 = 14,583 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,966.50/31,696.20 = 14,583/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,966.50x = 31,696.20 × 14,583
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,966.50x = 462,225,684.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,225,684.60/22,966.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,126.08

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