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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,961.22, 31,688.01 and 14,006.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,961.22, 31,688.01 and 14,006.28 is: 19,329.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,961.22 : 31,688.01 = 14,006.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,961.22/31,688.01 = 14,006.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,961.22x = 31,688.01 × 14,006.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,961.22x = 443,831,140.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,831,140.70/22,961.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,329.60

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