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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,985.24, 31,723.10 and 14,037.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,985.24, 31,723.10 and 14,037.96 is: 19,374.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,985.24 : 31,723.10 = 14,037.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,985.24/31,723.10 = 14,037.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,985.24x = 31,723.10 × 14,037.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,985.24x = 445,327,608.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,327,608.88/22,985.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,374.50

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