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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,911.49, 31,617.80 and 13,958.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,911.49, 31,617.80 and 13,958.99 is: 19,263.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,911.49 : 31,617.80 = 13,958.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,911.49/31,617.80 = 13,958.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,911.49x = 31,617.80 × 13,958.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,911.49x = 441,352,554.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,352,554.02/22,911.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,263.37

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