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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,991.22, 31,726.80 and 14,053.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,991.22, 31,726.80 and 14,053.68 is: 19,393.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,991.22 : 31,726.80 = 14,053.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,991.22/31,726.80 = 14,053.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,991.22x = 31,726.80 × 14,053.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,991.22x = 445,878,294.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,878,294.62/22,991.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,393.42

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