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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,929.05, 31,628.69 and 14,417.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,929.05, 31,628.69 and 14,417.70 is: 19,888.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,929.05 : 31,628.69 = 14,417.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,929.05/31,628.69 = 14,417.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,929.05x = 31,628.69 × 14,417.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,929.05x = 456,012,945.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,012,945.79/22,929.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,888.00

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