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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,995.50, 31,736.73 and 14,041.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,995.50, 31,736.73 and 14,041.11 is: 19,378.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,995.50 : 31,736.73 = 14,041.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,995.50/31,736.73 = 14,041.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,995.50x = 31,736.73 × 14,041.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,995.50x = 445,618,916.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,618,916.97/22,995.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,378.53

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