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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,991.95, 31,727.99 and 14,054.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,991.95, 31,727.99 and 14,054.41 is: 19,394.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,991.95 : 31,727.99 = 14,054.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,991.95/31,727.99 = 14,054.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,991.95x = 31,727.99 × 14,054.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,991.95x = 445,917,951.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,917,951.02/22,991.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,394.53

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