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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,966.80, 31,685.68 and 14,466.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,966.80, 31,685.68 and 14,466.64 is: 19,958.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,966.80 : 31,685.68 = 14,466.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,966.80/31,685.68 = 14,466.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,966.80x = 31,685.68 × 14,466.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,966.80x = 458,385,325.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,385,325.72/22,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,958.61

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