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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,623.76, 31,219.37 and 13,665.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,623.76, 31,219.37 and 13,665.97 is: 18,858.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,623.76 : 31,219.37 = 13,665.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,623.76/31,219.37 = 13,665.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,623.76x = 31,219.37 × 13,665.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,623.76x = 426,642,973.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,642,973.84/22,623.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,858.18

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