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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,999.55, 31,744.96 and 14,054.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,999.55, 31,744.96 and 14,054.58 is: 19,398.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,999.55 : 31,744.96 = 14,054.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,999.55/31,744.96 = 14,054.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,999.55x = 31,744.96 × 14,054.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,999.55x = 446,162,079.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,162,079.92/22,999.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,398.74

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