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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,832.09, 31,517.97 and 13,882.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,832.09, 31,517.97 and 13,882.44 is: 19,163.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,832.09 : 31,517.97 = 13,882.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,832.09/31,517.97 = 13,882.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,832.09x = 31,517.97 × 13,882.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,832.09x = 437,546,327.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,546,327.45/22,832.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,163.66

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