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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,879.99, 31,568.70 and 14,383.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,879.99, 31,568.70 and 14,383.54 is: 19,845.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,879.99 : 31,568.70 = 14,383.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,879.99/31,568.70 = 14,383.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,879.99x = 31,568.70 × 14,383.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,879.99x = 454,069,659.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,069,659.20/22,879.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,845.71

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