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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,958.70, 31,683.51 and 14,005.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,958.70, 31,683.51 and 14,005.14 is: 19,327.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,958.70 : 31,683.51 = 14,005.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,958.70/31,683.51 = 14,005.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,958.70x = 31,683.51 × 14,005.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,958.70x = 443,731,993.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,731,993.24/22,958.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,327.40

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