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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,778.46, 31,428.92 and 13,825.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,778.46, 31,428.92 and 13,825.74 is: 19,076.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,778.46 : 31,428.92 = 13,825.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,778.46/31,428.92 = 13,825.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,778.46x = 31,428.92 × 13,825.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,778.46x = 434,528,076.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,528,076.40/22,778.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,076.27

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