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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,997.89, 31,731.46 and 14,042.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,997.89, 31,731.46 and 14,042.13 is: 19,374.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,997.89 : 31,731.46 = 14,042.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,997.89/31,731.46 = 14,042.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,997.89x = 31,731.46 × 14,042.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,997.89x = 445,577,286.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,577,286.41/22,997.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,374.70

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