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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,968.88, 31,691.64 and 13,032.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,968.88, 31,691.64 and 13,032.88 is: 17,982.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,968.88 : 31,691.64 = 13,032.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,968.88/31,691.64 = 13,032.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,968.88x = 31,691.64 × 13,032.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,968.88x = 413,033,341.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,033,341.12/22,968.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,982.30

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