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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,983.40, 31,706.67 and 14,479.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,983.40, 31,706.67 and 14,479.62 is: 19,975.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,983.40 : 31,706.67 = 14,479.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,983.40/31,706.67 = 14,479.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,983.40x = 31,706.67 × 14,479.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,983.40x = 459,100,533.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,100,533.07/22,983.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,975.31

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