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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,983.26, 31,716.09 and 14,045.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,983.26, 31,716.09 and 14,045.72 is: 19,382.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,983.26 : 31,716.09 = 14,045.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,983.26/31,716.09 = 14,045.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,983.26x = 31,716.09 × 14,045.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,983.26x = 445,475,161.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,475,161.05/22,983.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,382.60

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