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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,999.90, 31,734.22 and 14,044.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,999.90, 31,734.22 and 14,044.14 is: 19,377.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,999.90 : 31,734.22 = 14,044.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,999.90/31,734.22 = 14,044.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,999.90x = 31,734.22 × 14,044.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,999.90x = 445,679,828.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,679,828.47/22,999.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,377.47

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