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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,471.29, 31,006.31 and 13,975.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,471.29, 31,006.31 and 13,975.65 is: 19,283.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,471.29 : 31,006.31 = 13,975.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,471.29/31,006.31 = 13,975.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,471.29x = 31,006.31 × 13,975.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,471.29x = 433,333,266.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,333,266.47/22,471.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,283.86

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