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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,997.37, 31,739.81 and 14,050.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,997.37, 31,739.81 and 14,050.05 is: 19,391.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,997.37 : 31,739.81 = 14,050.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,997.37/31,739.81 = 14,050.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,997.37x = 31,739.81 × 14,050.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,997.37x = 445,945,917.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,945,917.49/22,997.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,391.17

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