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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,972.01, 31,700.57 and 14,034.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,972.01, 31,700.57 and 14,034.47 is: 19,367.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,972.01 : 31,700.57 = 14,034.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,972.01/31,700.57 = 14,034.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,972.01x = 31,700.57 × 14,034.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,972.01x = 444,900,469.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,900,469.97/22,972.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,367.07

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