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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,931.54, 31,651.15 and 13,983.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,931.54, 31,651.15 and 13,983.97 is: 19,301.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,931.54 : 31,651.15 = 13,983.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,931.54/31,651.15 = 13,983.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,931.54x = 31,651.15 × 13,983.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,931.54x = 442,608,732.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,608,732.07/22,931.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,301.31

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