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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,630.95, 31,231.53 and 13,676.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,630.95, 31,231.53 and 13,676.73 is: 18,874.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,630.95 : 31,231.53 = 13,676.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,630.95/31,231.53 = 13,676.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,630.95x = 31,231.53 × 13,676.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,630.95x = 427,145,203.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,145,203.30/22,630.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,874.38

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