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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,848.21, 31,534.10 and 13,898.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,848.21, 31,534.10 and 13,898.52 is: 19,182.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,848.21 : 31,534.10 = 13,898.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,848.21/31,534.10 = 13,898.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,848.21x = 31,534.10 × 13,898.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,848.21x = 438,277,250.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,277,250.04/22,848.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,182.13

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