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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,970.58, 31,702.87 and 14,023.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,970.58, 31,702.87 and 14,023.30 is: 19,354.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,970.58 : 31,702.87 = 14,023.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,970.58/31,702.87 = 14,023.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,970.58x = 31,702.87 × 14,023.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,970.58x = 444,578,856.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,578,856.87/22,970.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,354.27

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