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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,509.98, 31,083.78 and 14,026.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,509.98, 31,083.78 and 14,026.70 is: 19,369.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,509.98 : 31,083.78 = 14,026.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,509.98/31,083.78 = 14,026.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,509.98x = 31,083.78 × 14,026.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,509.98x = 436,002,856.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,002,856.93/22,509.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,369.31

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