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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,891.32, 31,592.68 and 13,944.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,891.32, 31,592.68 and 13,944.06 is: 19,244.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,891.32 : 31,592.68 = 13,944.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,891.32/31,592.68 = 13,944.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,891.32x = 31,592.68 × 13,944.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,891.32x = 440,530,225.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,530,225.48/22,891.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,244.42

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