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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,975.50, 31,705.40 and 14,037.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,975.50, 31,705.40 and 14,037.96 is: 19,371.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,975.50 : 31,705.40 = 14,037.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,975.50/31,705.40 = 14,037.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,975.50x = 31,705.40 × 14,037.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,975.50x = 445,079,136.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,079,136.98/22,975.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,371.90

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