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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,992.84, 31,732.56 and 14,041.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,992.84, 31,732.56 and 14,041.44 is: 19,378.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,992.84 : 31,732.56 = 14,041.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,992.84/31,732.56 = 14,041.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,992.84x = 31,732.56 × 14,041.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,992.84x = 445,570,837.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,570,837.29/22,992.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,378.68

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