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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,864.96, 31,555.68 and 13,910.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,864.96, 31,555.68 and 13,910.32 is: 19,197.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,864.96 : 31,555.68 = 13,910.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,864.96/31,555.68 = 13,910.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,864.96x = 31,555.68 × 13,910.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,864.96x = 438,949,606.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,949,606.62/22,864.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,197.48

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