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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,995.92, 31,735.24 and 14,047.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,995.92, 31,735.24 and 14,047.44 is: 19,386.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,995.92 : 31,735.24 = 14,047.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,995.92/31,735.24 = 14,047.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,995.92x = 31,735.24 × 14,047.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,995.92x = 445,798,879.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,798,879.79/22,995.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,386.00

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