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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,983.47, 31,720.61 and 14,036.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,983.47, 31,720.61 and 14,036.12 is: 19,371.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,983.47 : 31,720.61 = 14,036.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,983.47/31,720.61 = 14,036.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,983.47x = 31,720.61 × 14,036.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,983.47x = 445,234,164.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,234,164.92/22,983.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,371.93

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