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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,627.38, 31,224.37 and 13,669.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,627.38, 31,224.37 and 13,669.59 is: 18,863.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,627.38 : 31,224.37 = 13,669.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,627.38/31,224.37 = 13,669.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,627.38x = 31,224.37 × 13,669.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,627.38x = 426,824,335.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,824,335.91/22,627.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,863.18

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