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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,974.84, 31,708.26 and 14,023.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,974.84, 31,708.26 and 14,023.53 is: 19,354.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,974.84 : 31,708.26 = 14,023.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,974.84/31,708.26 = 14,023.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,974.84x = 31,708.26 × 14,023.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,974.84x = 444,661,735.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,661,735.36/22,974.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,354.29

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