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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,983.84, 31,720.68 and 14,032.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,983.84, 31,720.68 and 14,032.53 is: 19,366.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,983.84 : 31,720.68 = 14,032.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,983.84/31,720.68 = 14,032.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,983.84x = 31,720.68 × 14,032.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,983.84x = 445,121,393.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,121,393.72/22,983.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,366.71

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