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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,982.13, 31,714.34 and 14,044.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,982.13, 31,714.34 and 14,044.59 is: 19,380.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,982.13 : 31,714.34 = 14,044.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,982.13/31,714.34 = 14,044.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,982.13x = 31,714.34 × 14,044.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,982.13x = 445,414,832.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,414,832.20/22,982.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,380.92

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