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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,971.09, 31,703.05 and 14,016.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,971.09, 31,703.05 and 14,016.70 is: 19,344.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,971.09 : 31,703.05 = 14,016.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,971.09/31,703.05 = 14,016.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,971.09x = 31,703.05 × 14,016.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,971.09x = 444,372,140.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,372,140.94/22,971.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,344.84

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