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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,868.57, 31,561.44 and 13,916.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,868.57, 31,561.44 and 13,916.99 is: 19,207.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,868.57 : 31,561.44 = 13,916.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,868.57/31,561.44 = 13,916.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,868.57x = 31,561.44 × 13,916.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,868.57x = 439,240,244.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,240,244.87/22,868.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,207.16

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