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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,827.97, 31,496.84 and 13,394.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,827.97, 31,496.84 and 13,394.71 is: 18,481.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,827.97 : 31,496.84 = 13,394.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,827.97/31,496.84 = 13,394.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,827.97x = 31,496.84 × 13,394.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,827.97x = 421,891,037.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,891,037.72/22,827.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,481.32

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