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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,968.55, 31,701.54 and 14,014.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,968.55, 31,701.54 and 14,014.14 is: 19,342.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,968.55 : 31,701.54 = 14,014.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,968.55/31,701.54 = 14,014.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,968.55x = 31,701.54 × 14,014.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,968.55x = 444,269,819.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,269,819.78/22,968.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,342.53

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