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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,630, 31,229.40 and 13,798

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,630, 31,229.40 and 13,798 is: 19,041.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,630 : 31,229.40 = 13,798 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,630/31,229.40 = 13,798/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,630x = 31,229.40 × 13,798
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,630x = 430,903,261.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,903,261.20/22,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,041.24

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