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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,709.90, 31,340.40 and 14,209.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,709.90, 31,340.40 and 14,209.32 is: 19,609.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,709.90 : 31,340.40 = 14,209.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,709.90/31,340.40 = 14,209.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,709.90x = 31,340.40 × 14,209.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,709.90x = 445,325,772.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,325,772.53/22,709.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,609.32

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