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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,871.16, 31,552.74 and 13,917.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,871.16, 31,552.74 and 13,917.24 is: 19,200.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,871.16 : 31,552.74 = 13,917.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,871.16/31,552.74 = 13,917.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,871.16x = 31,552.74 × 13,917.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,871.16x = 439,127,055.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,127,055.24/22,871.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,200.03

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