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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,926.76, 31,644.55 and 13,979.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,926.76, 31,644.55 and 13,979.19 is: 19,294.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,926.76 : 31,644.55 = 13,979.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,926.76/31,644.55 = 13,979.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,926.76x = 31,644.55 × 13,979.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,926.76x = 442,365,176.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,365,176.91/22,926.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,294.71

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