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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,977.44, 31,710.14 and 14,022.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,977.44, 31,710.14 and 14,022.36 is: 19,351.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,977.44 : 31,710.14 = 14,022.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,977.44/31,710.14 = 14,022.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,977.44x = 31,710.14 × 14,022.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,977.44x = 444,650,998.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,650,998.73/22,977.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,351.63

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