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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,673.04, 31,293.72 and 14,287.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,673.04, 31,293.72 and 14,287.92 is: 19,720.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,673.04 : 31,293.72 = 14,287.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,673.04/31,293.72 = 14,287.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,673.04x = 31,293.72 × 14,287.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,673.04x = 447,122,167.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,122,167.86/22,673.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,720.43

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