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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,965.21, 31,695.46 and 14,017.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,965.21, 31,695.46 and 14,017.92 is: 19,346.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,965.21 : 31,695.46 = 14,017.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,965.21/31,695.46 = 14,017.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,965.21x = 31,695.46 × 14,017.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,965.21x = 444,304,268.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,304,268.74/22,965.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,346.84

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