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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,031.64, 32,964.66 and 13,114.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,031.64, 32,964.66 and 13,114.17 is: 19,621.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,031.64 : 32,964.66 = 13,114.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,031.64/32,964.66 = 13,114.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,031.64x = 32,964.66 × 13,114.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,031.64x = 432,304,155.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,304,155.23/22,031.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,621.97

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