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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,929.67, 31,641.80 and 13,497.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,929.67, 31,641.80 and 13,497.63 is: 18,626.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,929.67 : 31,641.80 = 13,497.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,929.67/31,641.80 = 13,497.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,929.67x = 31,641.80 × 13,497.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,929.67x = 427,089,308.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,089,308.93/22,929.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,626.06

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