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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,627.97, 31,236.03 and 13,673.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,627.97, 31,236.03 and 13,673.23 is: 18,874.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,627.97 : 31,236.03 = 13,673.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,627.97/31,236.03 = 13,673.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,627.97x = 31,236.03 × 13,673.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,627.97x = 427,097,197.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,097,197.93/22,627.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,874.75

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