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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,884.62, 31,575.33 and 13,932.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,884.62, 31,575.33 and 13,932.02 is: 19,222.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,884.62 : 31,575.33 = 13,932.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,884.62/31,575.33 = 13,932.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,884.62x = 31,575.33 × 13,932.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,884.62x = 439,908,129.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,908,129.07/22,884.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,222.87

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