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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,961.07, 31,682.34 and 14,448.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,961.07, 31,682.34 and 14,448.24 is: 19,936.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,961.07 : 31,682.34 = 14,448.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,961.07/31,682.34 = 14,448.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,961.07x = 31,682.34 × 14,448.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,961.07x = 457,754,052.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,754,052.08/22,961.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,936.09

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