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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,669.35, 31,278.87 and 13,715.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,669.35, 31,278.87 and 13,715.07 is: 18,923.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,669.35 : 31,278.87 = 13,715.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,669.35/31,278.87 = 13,715.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,669.35x = 31,278.87 × 13,715.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,669.35x = 428,991,891.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,991,891.57/22,669.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,923.87

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