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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,986.62, 31,715.94 and 14,030.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,986.62, 31,715.94 and 14,030.86 is: 19,359.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,986.62 : 31,715.94 = 14,030.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,986.62/31,715.94 = 14,030.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,986.62x = 31,715.94 × 14,030.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,986.62x = 445,001,913.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,001,913.91/22,986.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,359.17

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