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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,975.56, 31,705.38 and 14,917.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,975.56, 31,705.38 and 14,917.32 is: 20,585.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,975.56 : 31,705.38 = 14,917.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,975.56/31,705.38 = 14,917.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,975.56x = 31,705.38 × 14,917.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,975.56x = 472,959,299.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,959,299.18/22,975.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,585.32

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