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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,977.46, 31,705.08 and 13,544.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,977.46, 31,705.08 and 13,544.74 is: 18,689.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,977.46 : 31,705.08 = 13,544.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,977.46/31,705.08 = 13,544.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,977.46x = 31,705.08 × 13,544.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,977.46x = 429,437,065.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,437,065.28/22,977.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,689.49

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