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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,950, 31,671 and 13,014

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,950, 31,671 and 13,014 is: 17,959.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,950 : 31,671 = 13,014 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,950/31,671 = 13,014/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,950x = 31,671 × 13,014
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,950x = 412,166,394
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,166,394/22,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,959.32

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