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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,989.62, 31,728.60 and 14,035.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,989.62, 31,728.60 and 14,035.20 is: 19,370.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,989.62 : 31,728.60 = 14,035.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,989.62/31,728.60 = 14,035.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,989.62x = 31,728.60 × 14,035.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,989.62x = 445,317,246.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,317,246.72/22,989.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,370.37

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