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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,731.61, 33,977.72 and 19,746.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,731.61, 33,977.72 and 19,746.40 is: 29,515.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,731.61 : 33,977.72 = 19,746.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,731.61/33,977.72 = 19,746.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,731.61x = 33,977.72 × 19,746.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,731.61x = 670,937,650.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,937,650.21/22,731.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,515.62

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