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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,958.15, 31,682.59 and 13,882.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,958.15, 31,682.59 and 13,882.24 is: 19,157.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,958.15 : 31,682.59 = 13,882.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,958.15/31,682.59 = 13,882.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,958.15x = 31,682.59 × 13,882.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,958.15x = 439,825,222.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,825,222.97/22,958.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,157.69

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