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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,979.20, 31,714.28 and 14,024.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,979.20, 31,714.28 and 14,024.84 is: 19,356.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,979.20 : 31,714.28 = 14,024.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,979.20/31,714.28 = 14,024.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,979.20x = 31,714.28 × 14,024.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,979.20x = 444,787,702.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,787,702.72/22,979.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,356.10

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