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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,877.99, 31,569.91 and 13,924.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,877.99, 31,569.91 and 13,924.51 is: 19,214.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,877.99 : 31,569.91 = 13,924.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,877.99/31,569.91 = 13,924.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,877.99x = 31,569.91 × 13,924.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,877.99x = 439,595,413.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,595,413.76/22,877.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,214.78

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