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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,997.66, 31,739.70 and 14,043.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,997.66, 31,739.70 and 14,043.27 is: 19,381.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,997.66 : 31,739.70 = 14,043.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,997.66/31,739.70 = 14,043.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,997.66x = 31,739.70 × 14,043.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,997.66x = 445,729,269.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,729,269.51/22,997.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,381.51

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