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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,976.08, 31,710.48 and 14,028.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,976.08, 31,710.48 and 14,028.80 is: 19,361.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,976.08 : 31,710.48 = 14,028.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,976.08/31,710.48 = 14,028.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,976.08x = 31,710.48 × 14,028.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,976.08x = 444,859,981.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,859,981.82/22,976.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,361.87

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