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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,961.61, 31,701.96 and 14,014.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,961.61, 31,701.96 and 14,014.30 is: 19,348.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,961.61 : 31,701.96 = 14,014.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,961.61/31,701.96 = 14,014.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,961.61x = 31,701.96 × 14,014.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,961.61x = 444,280,790.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,280,790.95/22,961.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,348.85

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