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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,887.37, 31,579.13 and 13,934.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,887.37, 31,579.13 and 13,934.77 is: 19,226.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,887.37 : 31,579.13 = 13,934.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,887.37/31,579.13 = 13,934.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,887.37x = 31,579.13 × 13,934.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,887.37x = 440,047,843.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,047,843.68/22,887.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,226.67

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