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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,972.23, 31,704.60 and 14,017.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,972.23, 31,704.60 and 14,017.83 is: 19,346.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,972.23 : 31,704.60 = 14,017.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,972.23/31,704.60 = 14,017.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,972.23x = 31,704.60 × 14,017.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,972.23x = 444,429,693.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,429,693.02/22,972.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,346.39

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