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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,936.94, 31,652.73 and 13,983.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,936.94, 31,652.73 and 13,983.87 is: 19,297.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,936.94 : 31,652.73 = 13,983.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,936.94/31,652.73 = 13,983.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,936.94x = 31,652.73 × 13,983.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,936.94x = 442,627,661.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,627,661.47/22,936.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,297.59

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