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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,997.26, 31,737.35 and 14,043.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,997.26, 31,737.35 and 14,043.32 is: 19,380.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,997.26 : 31,737.35 = 14,043.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,997.26/31,737.35 = 14,043.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,997.26x = 31,737.35 × 14,043.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,997.26x = 445,697,762.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,697,762.00/22,997.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,380.47

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