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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,965.82, 31,691.99 and 14,028.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,965.82, 31,691.99 and 14,028.28 is: 19,358.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,965.82 : 31,691.99 = 14,028.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,965.82/31,691.99 = 14,028.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,965.82x = 31,691.99 × 14,028.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,965.82x = 444,584,065.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,584,065.32/22,965.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,358.51

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