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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,983.76, 31,721.02 and 14,036.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,983.76, 31,721.02 and 14,036.44 is: 19,372.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,983.76 : 31,721.02 = 14,036.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,983.76/31,721.02 = 14,036.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,983.76x = 31,721.02 × 14,036.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,983.76x = 445,250,193.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,250,193.97/22,983.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,372.38

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