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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,924.79, 31,637.03 and 13,370.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,924.79, 31,637.03 and 13,370.79 is: 18,452.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,924.79 : 31,637.03 = 13,370.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,924.79/31,637.03 = 13,370.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,924.79x = 31,637.03 × 13,370.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,924.79x = 423,012,017.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,012,017.50/22,924.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,452.17

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