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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,832.66, 31,499.69 and 13,878.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,832.66, 31,499.69 and 13,878.74 is: 19,146.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,832.66 : 31,499.69 = 13,878.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,832.66/31,499.69 = 13,878.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,832.66x = 31,499.69 × 13,878.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,832.66x = 437,175,780.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,175,780.70/22,832.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,146.95

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