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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,971.23, 31,703.22 and 14,016.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,971.23, 31,703.22 and 14,016.83 is: 19,345.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,971.23 : 31,703.22 = 14,016.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,971.23/31,703.22 = 14,016.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,971.23x = 31,703.22 × 14,016.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,971.23x = 444,378,486.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,378,486.68/22,971.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,345.01

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