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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,495.32, 31,079.70 and 19,173.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,495.32, 31,079.70 and 19,173.24 is: 26,489.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,495.32 : 31,079.70 = 19,173.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,495.32/31,079.70 = 19,173.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,495.32x = 31,079.70 × 19,173.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,495.32x = 595,898,547.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,898,547.23/22,495.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,489.89

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