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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,935.74, 31,637.84 and 14,424.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,935.74, 31,637.84 and 14,424.39 is: 19,897.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,935.74 : 31,637.84 = 14,424.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,935.74/31,637.84 = 14,424.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,935.74x = 31,637.84 × 14,424.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,935.74x = 456,356,470.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,356,470.80/22,935.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,897.18

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