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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,977.73, 31,712.69 and 14,030.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,977.73, 31,712.69 and 14,030.42 is: 19,364.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,977.73 : 31,712.69 = 14,030.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,977.73/31,712.69 = 14,030.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,977.73x = 31,712.69 × 14,030.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,977.73x = 444,942,197.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,942,197.08/22,977.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,364.07

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