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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,958.48, 31,684.98 and 14,011.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,958.48, 31,684.98 and 14,011.96 is: 19,337.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,958.48 : 31,684.98 = 14,011.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,958.48/31,684.98 = 14,011.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,958.48x = 31,684.98 × 14,011.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,958.48x = 443,968,672.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,968,672.36/22,958.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,337.89

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