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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,984.57, 31,718.82 and 13,431.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,984.57, 31,718.82 and 13,431.23 is: 18,535.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,984.57 : 31,718.82 = 13,431.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,984.57/31,718.82 = 13,431.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,984.57x = 31,718.82 × 13,431.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,984.57x = 426,022,766.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,022,766.75/22,984.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,535.16

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