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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,952.40, 31,717.86 and 19,548.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,952.40, 31,717.86 and 19,548.90 is: 27,014.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,952.40 : 31,717.86 = 19,548.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,952.40/31,717.86 = 19,548.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,952.40x = 31,717.86 × 19,548.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,952.40x = 620,049,273.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,049,273.35/22,952.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,014.57

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