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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,908.04, 31,601.41 and 14,287.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,908.04, 31,601.41 and 14,287.14 is: 19,708.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,908.04 : 31,601.41 = 14,287.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,908.04/31,601.41 = 14,287.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,908.04x = 31,601.41 × 14,287.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,908.04x = 451,493,733.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,493,733.15/22,908.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,708.97

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