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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,979.02, 31,710.21 and 14,041.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,979.02, 31,710.21 and 14,041.48 is: 19,376.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,979.02 : 31,710.21 = 14,041.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,979.02/31,710.21 = 14,041.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,979.02x = 31,710.21 × 14,041.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,979.02x = 445,258,279.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,258,279.51/22,979.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,376.73

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