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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,998.36, 31,735.98 and 14,050.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,998.36, 31,735.98 and 14,050.20 is: 19,388.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,998.36 : 31,735.98 = 14,050.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,998.36/31,735.98 = 14,050.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,998.36x = 31,735.98 × 14,050.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,998.36x = 445,896,866.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,896,866.20/22,998.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,388.20

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