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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,979.52, 31,721.45 and 14,030.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,979.52, 31,721.45 and 14,030.24 is: 19,367.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,979.52 : 31,721.45 = 14,030.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,979.52/31,721.45 = 14,030.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,979.52x = 31,721.45 × 14,030.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,979.52x = 445,059,327.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,059,327.89/22,979.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,367.65

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