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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,737.96, 31,409.37 and 19,238.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,737.96, 31,409.37 and 19,238.76 is: 26,575.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,737.96 : 31,409.37 = 19,238.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,737.96/31,409.37 = 19,238.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,737.96x = 31,409.37 × 19,238.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,737.96x = 604,277,331.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,277,331.18/22,737.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,575.71

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