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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,872.84, 31,570.74 and 13,444.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,872.84, 31,570.74 and 13,444.44 is: 18,556.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,872.84 : 31,570.74 = 13,444.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,872.84/31,570.74 = 13,444.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,872.84x = 31,570.74 × 13,444.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,872.84x = 424,450,919.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,450,919.69/22,872.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,556.98

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