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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,473.84, 31,037.40 and 14,094.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,473.84, 31,037.40 and 14,094.96 is: 19,465.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,473.84 : 31,037.40 = 14,094.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,473.84/31,037.40 = 14,094.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,473.84x = 31,037.40 × 14,094.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,473.84x = 437,470,911.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,470,911.50/22,473.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,465.78

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