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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,897.91, 31,593.65 and 13,331.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,897.91, 31,593.65 and 13,331.91 is: 18,394.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,897.91 : 31,593.65 = 13,331.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,897.91/31,593.65 = 13,331.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,897.91x = 31,593.65 × 13,331.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,897.91x = 421,203,631.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,203,631.71/22,897.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,394.85

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