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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,993.56, 31,725.27 and 14,037.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,993.56, 31,725.27 and 14,037.80 is: 19,368.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,993.56 : 31,725.27 = 14,037.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,993.56/31,725.27 = 14,037.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,993.56x = 31,725.27 × 14,037.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,993.56x = 445,352,836.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,352,836.58/22,993.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,368.59

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