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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,680.53, 31,288.24 and 19,531.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,680.53, 31,288.24 and 19,531.25 is: 26,943.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,680.53 : 31,288.24 = 19,531.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,680.53/31,288.24 = 19,531.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,680.53x = 31,288.24 × 19,531.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,680.53x = 611,098,437.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,098,437.50/22,680.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,943.75

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