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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,996.92, 31,736.62 and 14,048.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,996.92, 31,736.62 and 14,048.44 is: 19,387.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,996.92 : 31,736.62 = 14,048.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,996.92/31,736.62 = 14,048.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,996.92x = 31,736.62 × 14,048.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,996.92x = 445,850,001.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,850,001.87/22,996.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,387.38

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