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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,999.14, 31,739.70 and 14,050.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,999.14, 31,739.70 and 14,050.68 is: 19,390.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,999.14 : 31,739.70 = 14,050.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,999.14/31,739.70 = 14,050.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,999.14x = 31,739.70 × 14,050.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,999.14x = 445,964,368.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,964,368.00/22,999.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,390.48

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