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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,933.66, 31,638.72 and 13,979.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,933.66, 31,638.72 and 13,979.92 is: 19,286.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,933.66 : 31,638.72 = 13,979.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,933.66/31,638.72 = 13,979.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,933.66x = 31,638.72 × 13,979.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,933.66x = 442,306,774.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,306,774.50/22,933.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,286.36

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