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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,961.44, 31,689.12 and 14,014.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,961.44, 31,689.12 and 14,014.96 is: 19,342.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,961.44 : 31,689.12 = 14,014.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,961.44/31,689.12 = 14,014.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,961.44x = 31,689.12 × 14,014.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,961.44x = 444,121,749.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,121,749.24/22,961.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,342.07

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