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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,968.08, 31,699.42 and 14,020.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,968.08, 31,699.42 and 14,020.80 is: 19,350.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,968.08 : 31,699.42 = 14,020.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,968.08/31,699.42 = 14,020.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,968.08x = 31,699.42 × 14,020.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,968.08x = 444,451,227.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,451,227.94/22,968.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,350.82

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