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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,983.09, 31,720.10 and 14,035.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,983.09, 31,720.10 and 14,035.74 is: 19,371.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,983.09 : 31,720.10 = 14,035.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,983.09/31,720.10 = 14,035.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,983.09x = 31,720.10 × 14,035.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,983.09x = 445,215,006.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,215,006.20/22,983.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,371.42

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