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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,683.14, 31,295.24 and 13,727.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,683.14, 31,295.24 and 13,727.24 is: 18,939.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,683.14 : 31,295.24 = 13,727.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,683.14/31,295.24 = 13,727.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,683.14x = 31,295.24 × 13,727.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,683.14x = 429,597,270.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,597,270.34/22,683.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,939.06

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