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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,979.52, 31,710.90 and 14,041.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,979.52, 31,710.90 and 14,041.98 is: 19,377.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,979.52 : 31,710.90 = 14,041.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,979.52/31,710.90 = 14,041.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,979.52x = 31,710.90 × 14,041.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,979.52x = 445,283,823.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,283,823.58/22,979.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,377.42

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