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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,995.62, 31,747.04 and 14,936.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,995.62, 31,747.04 and 14,936.53 is: 20,620.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,995.62 : 31,747.04 = 14,936.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,995.62/31,747.04 = 14,936.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,995.62x = 31,747.04 × 14,936.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,995.62x = 474,190,487.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,190,487.57/22,995.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,620.90

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