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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,994.95, 31,732.12 and 14,057.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,994.95, 31,732.12 and 14,057.41 is: 19,398.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,994.95 : 31,732.12 = 14,057.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,994.95/31,732.12 = 14,057.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,994.95x = 31,732.12 × 14,057.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,994.95x = 446,071,421.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,071,421.01/22,994.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,398.67

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