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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,962.79, 31,692.12 and 14,015.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,962.79, 31,692.12 and 14,015.49 is: 19,343.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,962.79 : 31,692.12 = 14,015.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,962.79/31,692.12 = 14,015.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,962.79x = 31,692.12 × 14,015.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,962.79x = 444,180,590.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,180,590.94/22,962.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,343.49

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