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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,792.93, 31,441.10 and 13,711.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,792.93, 31,441.10 and 13,711.98 is: 18,914.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,792.93 : 31,441.10 = 13,711.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,792.93/31,441.10 = 13,711.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,792.93x = 31,441.10 × 13,711.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,792.93x = 431,119,783.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,119,783.72/22,792.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,914.63

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