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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,697.41, 31,313.81 and 14,079.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,697.41, 31,313.81 and 14,079.60 is: 19,424.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,697.41 : 31,313.81 = 14,079.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,697.41/31,313.81 = 14,079.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,697.41x = 31,313.81 × 14,079.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,697.41x = 440,885,727.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,885,727.51/22,697.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,424.50

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