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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,974.08, 31,707.70 and 14,026.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,974.08, 31,707.70 and 14,026.80 is: 19,359.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,974.08 : 31,707.70 = 14,026.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,974.08/31,707.70 = 14,026.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,974.08x = 31,707.70 × 14,026.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,974.08x = 444,757,566.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,757,566.36/22,974.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,359.10

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