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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,831.25, 31,386.12 and 19,632.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,831.25, 31,386.12 and 19,632.83 is: 26,989.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,831.25 : 31,386.12 = 19,632.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,831.25/31,386.12 = 19,632.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,831.25x = 31,386.12 × 19,632.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,831.25x = 616,198,201.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,198,201.39/22,831.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,989.25

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