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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,979.31, 31,713.77 and 14,032.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,979.31, 31,713.77 and 14,032.05 is: 19,365.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,979.31 : 31,713.77 = 14,032.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,979.31/31,713.77 = 14,032.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,979.31x = 31,713.77 × 14,032.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,979.31x = 445,009,206.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,009,206.33/22,979.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,365.65

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