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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,977.81, 31,711.70 and 14,030.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,977.81, 31,711.70 and 14,030.55 is: 19,363.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,977.81 : 31,711.70 = 14,030.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,977.81/31,711.70 = 14,030.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,977.81x = 31,711.70 × 14,030.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,977.81x = 444,932,627.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,932,627.51/22,977.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,363.58

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