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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,967.83, 31,695.60 and 13,414.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,967.83, 31,695.60 and 13,414.33 is: 18,511.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,967.83 : 31,695.60 = 13,414.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,967.83/31,695.60 = 13,414.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,967.83x = 31,695.60 × 13,414.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,967.83x = 425,175,237.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,175,237.95/22,967.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,511.77

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