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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,996.45, 31,736.23 and 14,042.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,996.45, 31,736.23 and 14,042.51 is: 19,379.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,996.45 : 31,736.23 = 14,042.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,996.45/31,736.23 = 14,042.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,996.45x = 31,736.23 × 14,042.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,996.45x = 445,656,133.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,656,133.35/22,996.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,379.35

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