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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,986.72, 31,710.96 and 14,484.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,986.72, 31,710.96 and 14,484.96 is: 19,982.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,986.72 : 31,710.96 = 14,484.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,986.72/31,710.96 = 14,484.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,986.72x = 31,710.96 × 14,484.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,986.72x = 459,331,987.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,331,987.16/22,986.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,982.49

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