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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,707.40, 31,338.94 and 13,754.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,707.40, 31,338.94 and 13,754.64 is: 18,983.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,707.40 : 31,338.94 = 13,754.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,707.40/31,338.94 = 13,754.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,707.40x = 31,338.94 × 13,754.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,707.40x = 431,055,837.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,055,837.68/22,707.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,983.06

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